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Baby sleeping bag: What should you put on underneath ?

A sleeping bag is not only an integral part of the Baby's first Baby Nursery, but also with the best choiceso that your baby can sleep well and safely at night, because:

    • the temperature in the sleeping bag can be optimally regulated,
    • In combination with suitable clothing, children do not have to sweat or freeze.

However, many parents often do not know what to teach their child put on in baby sleeping bag Should you choose pajamas, or a long-sleeved bodysuit or even a diaper? Or would you prefer several layers in a layered look? We'll show you how to dress your little one for bed and what you should pay attention to so they can spend the night warm and secure in their sleeping bag.

Relaxing sleep: put on children at night properly

Basically,The higher the room temperature, the cooler your pet should be dressed at night. The most important factors when choosing the right clothing for the sleeping bag are therefore

    • the Room temperature in the bedroom and
    • the so-called TOG valuewhich represents the thermal resistance of a sleeping bag.

As ideal sleeping temperature For babies, experts recommend a temperature of 16–18 degrees Celsius the sleeping environment.

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How can you tell if your baby is cold while sleeping?

You've ensured the room temperature is right and chosen a sleeping bag with the right TOG value for the current season, but how can you tell if your child is dressed warmly enough or perhaps too warmly when they sleep?

Important to know: Cold hands and feet are not reliable indicators.

Temperature sensitivity and the optimal sleeping temperature vary greatly from child to child. Therefore, you should always check your baby's body temperature on the back of the neck to be absolutely sure:

  • If the neck is cold, your sweetheart is probably too cold.
  • If the neck is pleasantly warm but not hot, the infant's body temperature appears to be properly regulated.
  • If the neck is sweaty, your child is probably too warm.

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What should your child wear in their sleeping bag?

Have you now discovered that your Baby either cold or sweating, you can easily regulate your body temperature by adjusting your sleeping clothes in your sleeping bag to your needs.

Our Temperature table shows you how to dress your baby appropriately at night: On the left, you'll find information about the room temperature, and in the columns on the right, the respective TOG value of the sleeping bag. In the matrix, you can now easily read what clothes in the sleeping bag is appropriate:

An example:

  • In summer, your baby wears a sleeping bag with a TOG value of 1.0 TOG and the room temperature is 22–24° degrees – then a short-sleeved bodysuit under the sleeping bag is recommended.
  • However, if the room temperature changes to approximately 20–22° degrees, would be a Long-sleeved bodysuit better for your sweetheart.

5 tips for the right clothing in your baby’s sleeping bag

  • Depending on the room temperature and TOG value, long- or short-sleeved bodysuits and sometimes just a diaper are often sufficient.

  • If you feel your baby is still too cold despite the clothing, avoid adding an extra blanket over the sleeping bag to avoid the risk of overheating. Instead, choose a warmer sleeping bag.

  • For the same reason, you should also avoid wearing a hat, as if your newborn is too hot, excess heat will be released through the head. Socks are also not suitable for wearing in a sleeping bag, as they also pose a risk of overheating.

  • If you have further questions about baby sleeping bags, you will find further tips in our Sleeping bag guide.

  • In our Sterntaler® online shop you will also find suitable pollutant-free baby clothes Made from skin-friendly cotton so you can create the optimal sleeping environment for your little one.

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