We recommend using a sleeping bag year round, including during the hot days and nights of summer. Sleeping bags used without any additional bedding help ensure your baby or toddler is sleeping safely and stays a comfortable temperature all night.

What is Tog Rating?

A tog measurement is a European warmth rating: the lower the tog, the cooler the product. For example a 0.2 - 0.5 Tog sleeping bag is perfect for room temperatures above 25 degrees.

Why Use A Sleeping Suit Vs A Sleeping Bag?

There are some great benefits to using a sleeping suit, especially as your baby grows into the toddler stage. Find out whether to choose a sleeping suit vs a sleeping bag.

Choosing The Best Winter Sleeping Bag

Once the autumn starts it's time to think about a winter sleeping bag, which will ensure your baby or toddler stays warm through the cold winter nights. If your baby isn't warm enough, she will find it very hard to resettle during the night and you'll be up out of your warm bed much more often! Waking up cold is another reason many babies wake up around 4 or 5am in the morning as this is often the coldest part of the night.

Why Use a Baby Sleeping Bag or Sleep Sack?

Here are some great reasons for choosing a sleeping bag as a the best option for your baby's sleep.

Buying Guides

Buying Guide for Sleeping Bags

Find the right sleeping bag. We're specialists in sleeping bags and we've hand-picked the best selection of sleep sacks you're likely to find anywhere.

Sleep Suits Buying Guide

Baby & toddler sleep suits are a safer alternative to loose bedding and blankets and are great for active young sleepers. With our guides, you'll be able to choose a luxury natural fibre merino sleep suit like a Woolbabe or a tog-rated cotton sleep suit such as an Ergopouch with confidence. Read more >

Baby Sleeping Bag FAQ

Get your baby sleeping bag questions answered by The Sleep Store. Find out why to use a baby sleeping bag, how many sleeping bags you need, what tog rating to buy and why they don't need to have arms.

Comparing Different Sleeping Bag Brands

Advice on choosing the best sleeping bag for your child from the wide range of brands available at The Sleep Store including Woolbabe, Grobag, Ergopouch, Aden+Anais and many more.

Woolbabe Guide

Woolbabe Clothing Guide - What to Dress Baby in at Night

It's difficult to know what to dress your baby in at night to make sure they're not too hot or cold. Consult our clothing guide on how to match layers to your nursery temperature to keep baby comfortable all night, and hopefully fast asleep!

Woolbabe Merino Sleeping Bags - Info & FAQ's

Discover why Woolbabe merino sleeping baby bags are loved by parents and come 97% recommended! Get answers to your questions, including which size to choose for your baby, whether a front or side zip is best and more.

Transitioning

Weaning Your Baby off Swaddling

There is no specific age that you need to stop swaddling, but once your baby is over 4 months it can be good to start the weaning off swaddling process very gradually.

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Top Sleeping Bag Brands

Sleeping Bag & Sleepsuit Favourites

Keep your little one warm and cosy with a sleeping bag or sleeping suit. Sleep Sacks and suits can't be kicked off, so are safe for little ones and they're a great sleep association.
We stock a wide range of sleeping bags from newborn sizes. Choose a merino or cotton natural fibre option or a polyester fill bag for great value & quick drying.
Sleeping Suits are perfect for active toddlers who are walking around. We stock top brands including Woolbabe, The Sleep Store own brand, Ergopouch, Purflo, Nature Baby and more.