A Guide To Baby Sleeping Bags

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the sleepwear choices out there, don’t sweat! We’ve done the legwork for you. One of our favorite sleepwear brands, ergoPouch, is an award-winning organic sleepwear brand from Australia.

Read on to find out how to pick the most suitable and comfy sleepwear so you and your baby can finally have a good night’s sleep.

Step 1

Use our ergoPouch What To Wear flowchart to determine which style of sleeping bag would fit your child, depending on their age, developmental milestones, and sleeping style.

Step 2

Find out the temperature of your room using the thermometer strip from ergoPouch’s TOG guide chart (comes with every ergoPouch purchase).

Step 3

Use the table to match your room temperature with the appropriate TOG in the left column.

Step 4

Choose the right corresponding TOG-rated product in a swaddle, sleeping bag, sleep suit bag, or sleep onesie, depending on your child's age, size, and developmental milestone stage.

ergoPouch Sleepwear Overview

1. Cocoon Swaddle Bag

Who it’s for: Newborns up to 12 months old

• Ultra-stretchy fabric and bell-shaped design mimic the feeling of being wrapped in the mother’s womb - it helps your baby feel more secure and sleep better.
• Convert it into a sleeping bag when baby transitions to arms-out sleeping
• Keep baby snug and securely swaddled without the need for complicated wrapping from day one

2. Jersey Sleeping Bag

Who it’s for: 3 months old + babies who sleep with their arms out

• Slim-fit design, perfect for those who prefer the feeling of being wrapped up
• Perfect for babies who no longer need to be swaddled
• Sizing: from 8-24 months old

3. Sheeting Sleeping Bag

Who it’s for: For 3 months + babies and toddlers who like to wiggle around when they sleep:

• A roomy fit for baby to move more freely and stay comfortable while they sleep
• Stretchy side panels made with jersey cotton
• Sizing: from 8-24 months old

4. Sleep Suit Bag

Who it’s for: Toddlers who are walking, and pre-schoolers transitioning into a toddler bed.

• Converts from a sleeping bag into a suit with legs.
• Non-slippery design on the suit’s legs.
• Perfect for toilet training

5. Sleep Onesie

Who it’s for: Best for infants and toddlers who do not like sleeping bags, or preschoolers transitioning to a big bed

• Sleeping bag alternative for babies and toddlers who do not like sleeping bags
• Comes with a three-way zip that allows easy access for going to the toilet.