There’s a little secret parents know, and it’s all to do with getting a good night’s sleep. To help their babies stay asleep for longer, many parents are opting for baby sleeping bags as they can help maintain their body temperature and can be more comfortable than blankets.
Baby sleeping bags are designed to provide comfort and warmth without the need for additional bedding. As there are no sheets or blankets to kick off while in a baby sleeping bag, your baby won’t wake up cold.
A sleeping bag also provides a safer sleeping environment since there are no sheets or blankets to wriggle under or go over their heads, and they prevent little feet from becoming stuck between cot bars.
So now you know why to use them, we’ve rounded up the best available here in Australia.
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Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Baby Sleeping Bag 2019
The winning baby products in Bounty’s 2019 Baby Awards have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by real mums, bubs and Bounty’s expert panel.
Products were put through their paces over a period of six months in three different settings: at home in real-life situations, in a retail environment and online. The products submitted were assessed on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.
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The winners of the Best Baby Sleeping Bag 2019 are:
GOLD: Love to Dream Swaddle Up Transition Suit
SILVER: ergoPouch Sleep Suit Bag
BRONZE: The Gro Company Grobag
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7 of the best baby sleeping bags in Australia
LOVE TO DREAM Swaddle Up Transition Suit
LOVE TO DREAM Swaddle Up Transition Suit, $59.95. The ‘5-in-1’ SWADDLE UP™ Transition Suit helps babies move from the full swaddle to unswaddled. The suit has been created with a snug fit upper chest and specially designed zip-on SELF-SOOTHING™ sleeves with fold over cuffs to provide a swaddling effect. It also has two ARMS UP™ zip-off wings, which should remain attached to the suit until baby is ready to transition. If baby is ready to transition straight away, start with one wing on and one SELF-SOOTHING™ sleeve on, with the cuffs folded over.
ergoPouch Sleep Suit Bag
ergoPouch Sleep Suit Bag, $84.95. The award-winning Sleep Suit Bag converts from a baby or toddler Sleeping Bag to a Sleep Suit with legs using the zippers, making the transition from cot to pram or car an easy one. In ‘Sleep Suit mode’, it’s also perfect for little wrigglers and movers who like more leg freedom.
The Gro Company Grobag
The Gro Company Grobag, $39.95. The Grobag, is designed to keep your baby sleeping soundly which means more shut-eye for mum and dad as well.
Love to Dream sleep bag 2.5 tog, $69.95. An all-in-one style sleeping bag. Its clever design is sleeveless to ensure ultimate ventilation and comfort for bub. Plus, innovative grip pads on the feet help prevent falls. The range also features a tamper-proof zipper to prevent those middle-of-the-night “break-outs” ensuring a snug sleep all night long.
ErgoPouch Sleep Suit Bag
ErgoPouch Sleep Suit Bag, $97.57. Converts from a sleeping bag into a sleep suit with legs to make the transition from cot to pram or car an easy one. Also suitable once bub starts moving independently.
Merino Kids Go Go Bag
Merino Kids Go Go Bag, $189. Made from 100% organic cotton outside and fine Merino wool inside, making them perfect for all seasons.
Plum Sleepbag
Plum Sleepbag, from $39.95. Made from Bamboo, these stylish bags are eco-friendly as well as adorable. Pre-washed for extra softness and a tab to cover the top of the zip to protect baby’s chin. A double ended zip makes nappy changes a breeze.
