Woolbabe Clothing Guide - What to Dress Baby in at Night

It can drive parents crazy trying to decide what clothing to dress their child in when it's either really warm or really cold. In fact we get questions about this year round, as lots of babies are very sensitive to being at just the right temperature. And this is a topic that can keep mums awake at night!

Overall we find woolbabe sleeping bags very forgiving about what you dress your baby in. The 100% natural fabric means you can use the bags in a very wide range of temperatures as the wool content helps regulate your child's temperature and also absorbs moisture, wicking it away from the skin.

However it makes life much easier if you have some idea of what clothing will work as a starting point.

Baby Dressing Guides for Your Woolbabe

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What is the difference between Woolbabe Sleeping Bag weights?

There are three different weights of Woolbabe Sleeping Bags, the Summer, 3 Seasons and Duvet Weight, plus the Duvet Weight with Sleeves. So no matter what room temperature, there is an option to suit. Watch Lou explain the difference between the 1 layer Summer Sleeping Bag, the 2 layer 3-Seasons Sleeping Bag and the Duvet Weight sleeping bag, which has 100% merino fill and a one layer merino/cotton outer.

Each Woolbabe comes with a room thermometer

Every Woolbabe sleeping bag or sleeping suit comes with a handy room thermometer that indicates the ambient temperature. On the back of the thermometer is a clothing guide.

It's good to note that every baby and child is different and it's important not to overheat your baby. The guides below are just that, guides, use them as a starting point and adjust accordingly, making sure to check that they are not too hot or too cold.

As with bedding we recommend using natural fibre clothing or sleepwear with your Woolbabe, such as merino, which is excellent at wicking away moisture when it's hot and retaining warmth when it's cold, or 100% cotton.

Handy tip for winter!

Adding wool socks (such as our gorgeous Woolbabe Sleepy Socks) is a great way to add additional warmth without more layers.

Woolbabe Duvet Weight with Sleeves (Winter weight) - For 14 - 22 Degrees Celcius

Filled with super snuggly 100% merino, these bags are one of the warmest sleeping bags for babies. They have a durable, easy care 30% merino & 70% organic cotton blend outer and a 100% cotton lining. The sleeves are quilted and filled with a lighter-weight merino to ensure good arm movement.

Please note that the World Health Organisation recommends that children do not sleep in rooms colder than 18 degrees, so we recommend using a heater on low if your child's room gets below 18 degrees.

Duvet Weight Woolbabe (Winter weight) - For room temps 14 - 22 Degrees Celcius

This sleeping bag is the sleeveless version of the Woolbabe Duvet Sleeping Bag with Sleeves. Being sleeveless, it's slightly more versatile than the sleeved version. The inner is filled with 100% merino and it's lined with 100% cotton. The outer is made from Woolbabe's signature 30% merino/ 70% organic cotton blend.

Please note that the World Health Organisation recommends that children do not sleep in rooms colder than 18 degrees, so we recommend using a heater on low if your children's room gets below 18 degrees.

Note: This is a guide only. It is important not to overheat your baby. The best guide is to consider whether the heating, bedding and clothing would add up to a comfortable sleeping temperature for you. The ideal room temperature for children is 18 to 20 degrees Celsius, with 18 degrees considered perfect! Please consult your medical professional for further advice if required.

Note: This is a guide only. It is important not to overheat your baby. The best guide is to consider whether the heating, bedding and clothing would add up to a comfortable sleeping temperature for you. The ideal room temperature for children is 18 to 20 degrees Celsius, with 18 degrees considered perfect! Please consult your medical professional for further advice if required.

Summer Woolbabe (Lightweight) - For room temps 24 - 32 degrees Celcius

Our lightest weight Woolbabe sleeping bag, with one layer of Woolbabe's signature 30% merino & 70% organic cotton blend. This can be used from 24 - 32 degrees Celcius, however we recommend trying additional room cooling methods such as ventilation to reduce the room temperature.

Note: This is a guide only. It is important not to overheat your baby. The best guide is to consider whether the heating, bedding and clothing would add up to a comfortable sleeping temperature for you. The ideal room temperature for children is 18 to 20 degrees Celsius, with 18 degrees considered perfect! Please consult your medical professional for further advice if required.

Sleeping Bag & Clothing Guide Comparison

If you are choosing between a Tog rated sleeping bag and a natural fibre Woolbabe the following chart will help you to choose a sleeping bag that is suitable for the temperature of the room which baby will be sleeping in, and show how broad a temperature range it can be used in. By adjusting the clothing that baby wears inside the sleeping bag you'll help to make baby more comfortable at different room temperatures. Try to keep baby's room temperature below 27 degrees so that they don't overheat. If the room temperature drops and baby is waking up from the cold choose a warmer weight sleeping bag. Sleeping bags like the Woolbabe are fantastic at adjusting to a wider range of room temperatures because their wool content is naturally temperature regulating.

 Note: Babies warmth needs vary from child to child just as they do for adults so use as a guide and adjust to suit your baby accordingly. Check your baby regularly to ensure they do not overheat or are waking up from being too cold. The optimal room temperature is around 18 degrees Celsius.  

Helpful videos

We have a range of helpful videos and do frequent Facebook Live videos where you can ask us questions and learn more about our sleeping bag range. More can be found on our Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. You can also check out our layering playlist on You Tube for the different bag types with different room temperatures.

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