The Ultimate Guide to Babygrows and Sleeping Bags
Finding the right baby sleepwear for your little one can be tricky. There are many choices out there and babies grow quickly, which can make sizing an issue too. We've put together this guide to help you understand how to choose the best babygrow for your bundle of joy and a little more about how the sizing works.
Another option for a sweet slumber is a baby sleeping bag, which can be layered up over a babygrow for colder nights or worn alone in the summer. Read on to explore our collection and find out whether you need one or both of these in your baby inventory.
1 Jul 2024
Babygrows for a Sweet Slumber
What is a baby sleepsuit?
Babygrows are like onesies for babies. They're a cosy little pouch of comfort for your baby to sleep in, ensuring warmth and comfort throughout the night. They are a popular choice for babies and toddlers because they can't be kicked off at night, which means that your baby stays warm and safe. The snug cocoon of a sleepsuit is also a wonderful signal to baby that it is bedtime.
Many people get confused between baby sleepsuits and babygrows, but really, they're the same thing. We love the beautiful patterns on the babygrows by My Little Pie and Kissy Kissy, two popular brands using super soft and stretchy cotton to ensure your baby has the most comfortable night’s sleep.
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Do babies wear anything under the babygrow?
This depends on the temperature in the room. In colder months, you might want to get some bodyvests for your baby to wear under their babygrow. This will ensure that they are as warm as possible. For temperatures above 27 degrees, just a vest and nappy without the babygrow will do the trick.
Do babies need to wear socks with babygrows?
The great thing about babygrows is that most of them will cover the baby's feet so there’s no need for fiddly socks that are easily kicked off. In warmer months, opting for a footless babygrow will let your baby's feet breathe and, in turn, help to regulate their temperature keeping them cool.
How do you pick the right size for a babygrow?
Your little one's babygrow should have a little wiggle room for them to move freely during the night. Baby's feet should reach towards the bottom of the suit, leaving a little space if needed. The NHS advises that your baby's head should not be able to slip through the neck hole when the babygrow is fastened.
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Sweet Dreams in a Sleeping Bag
Baby sleeping bags
In some climates, a sleepsuit will be enough for your baby to sleep in soundly at night, particularly in warmer countries and during hot seasons. However, in cooler climates, more layers might be needed. You can layer a baby sleeping bag over their babygrow as a safe way to keep your baby at the ideal temperature throughout the night. Baby sleeping bags fasten at the shoulders and around the side so that baby can’t wriggle out of them, keeping them perfectly warm and safe. For more information on all things baby sleeping bags, read here.
Tartine et Chocolat has a gorgeous range of padded baby sleeping bags offering a soft and cosy cocoon for your baby to rest within. We also have super soft muslin sleeping bags by aden + anais for a lighter option in the warmer months.
