Some Common Questions About Sleepsacks

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The American Academy of Pediatrics cautions against leaving loose blankets in your baby's crib, so how else can you keep your tot warm? Sleepsacks are here to answer the call for safer snoozing. Just make sure your baby is young enough that she doesn’t have the strength to roll over into a prone position in a wearable swaddle.Here are some of the problems you may have when choosing a sleeping bag for your baby

Sleepsack material–fleece or cotton?
The material of the sleepsack is also an important factor to take into account.

All sleepsack materials are designed to be breathable and draw off moisture to prevent overheating. However, the materials differ based on their thermal effectiveness or insulation.

Cotton fabric tends to be more breathable and lighter compared to fleece. This means that on a chilly night, your baby may feel colder ina cotton sleepsackand warmer in a fleece one. Hence, a cotton sleepsack would need more layering to ensure the baby is warm and cozy.

In one of the parenting forums, a mom stated;

“My son cannot wear any fleece because he would boil in it but he is perfectly okay in a cottonsleeping bag”.

However, when it comes to layering, you must consider the temperature in the nursery. This will help to prevent overdressing the baby or underdressing him.

More on what the baby should wear under fleece or cotton sleepsack

Yes, it is perfectly okay for a baby to wear a onesie under a sleepsack. It is actually the best way to keep baby warm in moderate temperatures in the nursery.