A different sleeping bag for every season? Nonsense!

Small children grow like mushrooms, and with the changing seasons, it may seem like you need a different sleeping bag every month. However, the little ones often sleep better in a well-fitting sleeping bag with the option of swaddling. After that, a sleeping bag is the most comfortable and safe choice. In addition, you also have to take the changing weather into account. How do you keep them warm or cool without having to buy different sleeping bags all the time?

There is nothing better than a sleeping bag that grows with your child and can also be used during different seasons. ErgoPouch offers this, so you don't have to worry and your child always sleeps in a comfortable and reliable sleeping bag. This also helps them sleep well because such a sleeping bag is associated with sleep. But how does this work exactly?

ergopouch Cocoon: secure sleeping with flexibility

It starts with the Cocoon: this is a sleeping bag and swaddle bag in one, making it super handy to have at home so you are well prepared. Your baby will sleep soundly in it, because this swaddling sleeping bag provides a lot of security while still allowing freedom of movement. Is your baby restless or waving their arms around, making it difficult to sleep? Then you can close the arm openings for a secure feeling, and your baby can sleep peacefully. You can gradually phase this out again when your baby is a little bigger and the restlessness has disappeared. So there's no need to hesitate, because it's a swaddle sleeping bag and a sleeping bag in one. Another great thing is that this swaddle sleeping bag can easily be used by grandparents or childcare providers. This means your baby doesn't have to get used to a different bag every time. Your baby can sleep safely and it's easy on your wallet.

ergoPouch sleeping bag: safe and natural sleep with an eye for growth

Once your baby is around four months old, they will have outgrown the cocoon, and it will be time for a sleeping bag. This is simply because small children move around a lot and change sleeping positions, and sleeping itself is also a growth process. All that turning can cause your child to get too cold and wake up unnecessarily, but it can also sometimes lead to unsafe sleeping if there are loose blankets in the crib. That is why it is always recommended to let small children sleep in a sleeping bag, without sheets or blankets.

Of course, it makes a difference whether a baby is four or twelve months old, but babies grow very quickly during their first year of life. In those eight months, the seasons also change, so sometimes you want more warmth and sometimes less. Changing sleepwear, such as warm ergoPouch pajamas with a TOG rating of 1 in the transitional seasons and just a onesie in the summer, means you don't need a different sleeping bag for every season. You also want to choose the right materials for sleeping. All ergoPouch pajamas and sleeping bags are completely natural:

Natural materials (both the outer layer and the filling) regulate body temperature. This prevents your child from getting too hot or too cold.
These materials are also antibacterial and hypoallergenic, so there is no itching or rashes, which is also nice if your child has sensitive skin. What's more, this means you don't have to wash the sleeping bag as often.
Natural materials ensure that your child does not become clammy and sweaty.
The stretchy fabric provides a good fit with security and sufficient legroom.

A bodysuit, sleeping bag, and pajamas are three elements you can play around with when it comes to temperature fluctuations. The TOG thermometer can help you with this.

So how do I make the right choice in sleeping bags?

Baby:

• Start with the ergoPouch Cocoon and use it until around six months.
• Is it cold? There are various aids to help you regulate the temperature, such as arm warmers or thicker 1 Tog pajamas. Never use a hat when sleeping.
• Prefer to use a sleeping bag right away? From three months onwards, you will notice that blankets get kicked off. In that case, choose a jersey sleeping bag or a sleepsuit in size 3-12 months. This size is also nice if you have used the ergoPouch Cocoon first. The ergoPouch sleeping bag offers the same security at the top as the ergoPouch Cocoon, which makes the transition easier.

​​Toddlers (1-2.5 years):

• If you start using a sleeping bag a little later, the size 8-24 months is quite ‘future-proof’, otherwise you can switch to this size as soon as your child is ready.

Toddler:

• Is your toddler already climbing out of bed? Then choose the sleepsuit sleeping bag, which has a clever system that allows you to make ‘legs’ so there are no falls.

Preschooler:

• Is your preschooler unable to stay under the duvet? Then choose a sleepsuit. This will ensure your child stays at the right temperature at night and is available up to 6 years.

And the warmth?

The TOG value indicates the insulation value of a material. With ergoPouch, you can really rely on this because both the exterior and the filling are made from natural materials. This is different from when the filling is synthetic, which can cause irritation. In our climate, a TOG value of 2.5 is sufficient during the cold season. After all, you can always add layers, and don't forget that the heating is also running at full blast. This thickness is also fine during the crisp spring or cool summer evenings. Especially if you are smart with the layers. If you really have a cold house, or if your child sometimes sleeps outside, you can also consider 3.5 TOG.

An all-round 1 TOG sleeping bag is suitable for multiple seasons. You can also choose to go for a warmer sleeping bag in winter (2.5 or 3.5 TOG) and adjust the underwear (onesie) to the room temperature. It's all about the total warmth, so a 1 TOG sleeping bag with warm pajamas and a woolen onesie, for example, can be just as warm as a 2.5 TOG sleeping bag and just a cotton onesie. Use your common sense and always feel your child's neck to see how warm they are; cold hands or feet don't mean much.

Super hot summer days? Then a super cool 0.3 TOG Sheeting sleeping bag (which feels like silk) is wonderfully cooling. With the long size range, you can get through all seasons.

Each sleeping bag comes with a temperature guide to help you dress your child perfectly for nights and naps.