Wondering what TOG rating your baby’s sleeping bag should be? Confused about layers? Not sure what their room temperature should be? In this article, we’re sharing simple tips from Baby & Toddler Sleep Expert, Lauren Olson, to help your baby (and you) get a good night’s rest. Show
Lauren Olson Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant/Expert Your baby has finally arrived, and it’s the first night home from the hospital. Suddenly a question dawns on you – what should your baby wear to sleep at night? See our simple guide about how to dress your child comfortably at night in any season (and at any age!) while providing the optimal environment for quality sleep. In this guide we’ll go over:
What Clothes Should a Baby Sleep In?
When dressing your newborn for bed, follow this rule of thumb: dress the infant in one additional layer than what you’d be comfortable wearing at night in that room. Consider a onesie, sleep sack, or lightweight swaddle in warmer months. In colder months, opt for a long-sleeved onesie or a heavier sleepsack or swaddle. The TOG (thermal overall grade) indicates approximately how many blankets a sleeping sack or bag is equivalent to. Bags with ratings of .5-2 or below are for spring/summer use. Bags with ratings of 2-2.5 are for autumn/winter. For those mamas that do better with a chart, here is a wonderful example of a Sleep Temperature Guide:
Temp guide via slumbersafe.com
Baby Sleep Clothes: The Tot’s Recommendations
We recommend going for comfortable, pesticide and flame retardant-free sleepwear for your infant. Here are the best baby pajamas: If your baby kicks off their blanket, a sleepsack or sleep bag is the solution for you. The Halo Sleepsack Wearable Blanket is made from 100% organic cotton that is soft to the touch, hypoallergenic and provides a cozy and comfortable sleeping alternative to blankets in the crib. The sleep sack has an inverted zipper that allows quick and easy access for diaper changes, meaning significantly less fuss from babies. Halo also makes a Sleepsack Swaddle that’s used in hospital nurseries nationwide. The 3-way adjustable swaddle adjusts to your baby’s sleep style and keeps them safe and snuggly.
Halo Sleepsack Wearable Blanket
The Halo® SleepSack® wearable blanket is a warm cuddly blanket they can’t kick off; ensuring baby sleeps soundly throughout the night. Made of 100% certified organically-grown cotton, the fabric is free of chemical dyes, softeners and finishes.
Halo Sleepsack Wearable Blanket
$32.95 TOG 1.5 BUY NOW
Halo Sleepsack Swaddle
The HALO SleepSack Swaddle replaces loose blankets in the crib that can cover your baby’s face and interfere with breathing. In addition to helping your baby sleep safer, it helps him sleep better, too. Discontinue swaddling when the baby shows signs of rolling over or breaking out of the swaddle wrap.
Halo Sleepsack Swaddle
$34.95 TOG 1.5 BUY NOW
HART + LAND Bamboo Sleep Bag + Kyte Baby Sleep BagThese adorable sleep bags from HART + LAND and Kyte BABY are made from sustainable bamboo rayon fabric that is soft to the touch and provides a cozy and comfortable sleeping alternative to blankets in the crib.
HART + LAND Baby Bamboo Sleep Bag – Organic Dots
$36 EXCLUSIVE Available in more colors and prints TOG 0.7 – 1.0 BUY NOW
Kyte BABY Bamboo Rayon Spring/Summer weight Sleep Bag
$49.99 Available in more colors TOG 1.0 BUY NOW
Malabar Baby Quilted Wearable Blanket
Made from pesticide-free Indian cotton and designed with a right shoulder snap and silent zipper for easy diaper changes, this quilted wearable blanket from Malabar Baby is perfect for cooler nights.
Malabar Baby Quilted Indian Cotton Sleep Bag
Ranging from $50 to $66 Available in more prints TOG 2.2 BUY NOW
Hart + Land Bodysuit PJs
For mamas with an infant still in a swaddle, a great combination would be a Hart + Land Pima Cotton Bodysuit PJ paired with an Organic Cotton Swaddle for winter and the Hart + Land Short sleeve Bodysuit paired with an Organic Cotton Swaddle for summer. Exclusive to The Tot, the super-soft HART + LAND SLEEP footed bodysuit will keep little ones cozy all night. With long sleeves and convenient snaps along the front, they’re perfect for morning cuddles with the family.
HART + LAND Baby/ Toddler Pima Cotton Footed Bodysuit PJ – BUGS
$40 EXCLUSIVE Available in more prints & sizes BUY NOW
HART + LAND Baby/Toddler Pima Cotton Footed Bodysuit PJ – Watermelons
$40 EXCLUSIVE Available in more prints & sizes BUY NOW
HART + LAND Baby/Toddler Pima Cotton Footed Bodysuit PJ – Airplanes
$40 EXCLUSIVE Available in more prints & sizes BUY NOW
HART + LAND Baby/Toddler Organic Cotton Short Sleeve Bodysuit
$20 EXCLUSIVE Available in more colors BUY NOW
HART + LAND Baby/Toddler Organic Cotton Short Sleeve Bodysuit – Galaxy Stars
$20 EXCLUSIVE Available in more colors BUY NOW
Organic Cotton Swaddles
Organic cotton swaddles are a must-have item for any parent. Incredibly versatile, they can be used for swaddling, nursing, tummy time, shading, and snuggling. When made from 100% organic cotton, they get even softer with each wash. Scroll down to see some of our favorite picks. HART + LAND Organic Cotton Swaddle – Stripe
$28 EXCLUSIVE Available in more colors BUY NOW
Malabar Baby Organic Cotton Swaddle Set of 2 – Sakura
$34 Available in more prints BUY NOW
Hart + Land Organic Cotton Swaddle$28 BUY NOW
Pehr Follow Me Deer Swaddle
$24 Available in more prints BUY NOW
Toddler Pajamas: How to Dress Toddler for Bed (12+ Months)
Once your child is 12 months old, using a sleep sack is still a perfectly good solution to keep their feet warm at night. It’s also the age where you can introduce a blanket into the crib. I’m currently using the Kyte Baby organic bamboo rayon quilt for my oldest child. It’s also big enough for a parent to snuggle under too while reading books at bedtime!
Kyte BABY Bamboo Rayon Baby Blanket
$44.99 Available in more colors BUY NOW
Lila + Hayes Plain Edge Blanket – Nantucket Sails
$46 Available in more prints BUY NOW
Kyte BABY Bamboo Rayon PJ Set
Available in a range of colors, this classic Bamboo Rayon PJ Set will keep your toddler warm and cozy all night. Designed with a long sleeve crew neck style top and cuffed pant, they’re snug fitting so that they don’t need harmful chemicals like flame retardants.
Kyte BABY Baby/Toddler Bamboo Rayon PJ Set
$39.99 Available in more colors BUY NOW
Lila + Hayes Baby/Toddler/Big Kid Charles PJ Set – Nantucket Sails
$46 Available in more prints BUY NOW
HART + LAND Toddler/Big Kid Pima Cotton PJ Set – Ballet Shoes
$50 EXCLUSIVE Available in more prints & sizes BUY NOW
HART + LAND Toddler/Big Kid Pima Cotton PJ Set – Banana Leaves
$50 EXCLUSIVE Available in more prints & sizes BUY NOW
Ideal Sleeping Temperature for Babies
The ideal temperature for a baby’s room is between 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit. As for your little one’s body temperature, the AAP says that a normal body temperature for a healthy baby is between 97 and 100.3 degrees Fahrenheit, which most doctors will agree with.
Crib & Crib Bedding
In order for your baby or toddler to sleep through the night, you’ll want them to be as comfortable as possible throughout any season. Here are our recommendations for the best cribs and crib bedding. The Classic Crib by Oeuf is sustainably produced in Europe from wood panels on a solid wood base, making it one of the sturdiest and safest cribs available. Made of solid birch and eco-MDF, it’s easy to assemble by one person, has three adjustable mattress positions and a small footprint to help utilize space efficiently. All finishes are non-toxic, water-based and free of VOC health hazards
Oeuf Classic Crib – Birch
$980 BUY NOW
For crib bedding, the breathable bamboo sheets from HART + LAND come in multiple colors and are good to go with any nursery design and help keep your baby cool at night. It’s important to keep baby’s health in mind as well, which is why I recommend organic mattresses like Nook’s Pebble Pure mattress. This mattress is not only supportive cozy and hypoallergenic, it’s also safe. Featuring a certified organic coconut core layered with 1” of natural latex foam, the dual-sided design of the Nook Sleep Systems Pebble Pure Mattress ensures a firm, breathable sleep space for infants and toddlers while the superior softness of the eucalyptus wrap provides comfort and convenience.
Nook Sleep Systems Pebble Pure Crib Mattress
Ranging from $419 to $429 Available in more colors BUY NOW
HART + LAND Solid Bamboo Fitted Crib Sheet
$32 EXCLUSIVE BUY NOW
Lighting & Sound
Creating the perfect sleeping environment for your little one includes factoring in light and sound. For lighting, we love choosing from Little Light’s range of imaginative lamps to bring peace of mind (and style) to your child as they learn to sleep in their own room.
Little Lights Cloud Lamp
$205 Available in more themes BUY NOW
Little Lights Whale Ship Lamp
$250 Available in more themes BUY NOW
Little Lights Swan Lamp
$230 BUY NOW
For sound, we recommend keeping white continuously running, specifically one with low rumbling. The Baby Shusher can help soothe your fussy baby by making a doctor-tested shushing sound that mimics in utero noises and soothes your little one. Small and compact in size, the Baby Shusher is perfect to use in the nursery, in the car, or when visiting friends and family.
Baby Shusher
$34.99 BUY NOW
Additional Baby Sleep Tips
In addition to clothing, temperature, and crib bedding here are ways to ensure your baby sleeps safely and comfortably.
For more professional Baby & Toddler Sleep Ideas and Help, visit sleepandthecity.com
Interviews, stories, and guides on thetot.com contain information that is general in nature and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have a medical condition or concern or plan on trying a new diet, supplement or workout, it’s best to first consult with your physician or a qualified health professional. What should I dress my baby in for a day nap?In warmer weather, you can dress baby in a sleeveless and legless onesies, or just a nappy and singlet. For cooler weather, a full suit will keep baby warm. If you are using a sleeping bag, select the TOG that matches the temperature of the room.
What clothes should baby nap in?When dressing your newborn for bed, follow this rule of thumb: dress the infant in one additional layer than what you'd be comfortable wearing at night in that room. Consider a onesie, sleep sack, or lightweight swaddle in warmer months. In colder months, opt for a long-sleeved onesie or a heavier sleepsack or swaddle.
Should my baby wear a sleep sack for naps?Sleep sacks can safely keep babies warm and cozy during naps and night sleep. They can also be used as a consistent cue for sleep, which can make it easier for babies to transition at bedtime to sleep.
How many layers should a baby wear during the day?The general rule of thumb is to make sure baby wears one additional layer than what you're comfortable wearing—if you're feeling chilly, your baby probably is too.
|
What should baby wear to daytime naps?
Related Posts
Copyright © 2024 SignalDuo Inc.
