Babies do a lot of sleeping. Hence, it is crucial that parents pay close attention to items that accompany their snoozing tot when they head off to dream land. Choosing the perfect sleep sack, which is essentially a wearable blanket, will ensure infants get plenty of quality rest, while giving parents peace of mind that their darling is safe and warm.
A Wearable Blanket for Babies Who Need to Stretch
Sleep sacks come in several different designs, one being a swaddle design, and the other being an arms-free design. HALO is a trusted infant brand that has proven over the years when it comes to sleep sacks, they know what they are doing. This particular sack is lightweight, allows babies to move their arms and roll, and has a zipper that zips downward, making middle of the night diaper changes a cinch.
What We Like
▪ Lightweight
▪ Zips downward for easy diapering
▪ Allows arms to move freely
What We Don’t
▪ Some parents thought the cotton material was TOO lightweight
A Sleep Sack for Brand New Babies
This wearable blanket takes into account that infants like to sleep with their arms in the sky. It allows them to have limited movement in the upper body region, keeping arms in their natural position while holding them safe and snuggly.
What We Like
▪ Allows arms to be inside the sack without Velcro-ing them in.
What We Don’t
▪ Only applicable for young babies
A Sack That Aims to Regulate Temperature
Made from merino wool, the Woolino 4 Season Ultimate Baby Sleep Bag Sack helps keep babies warm and toasty without allowing their little bodies to overheat. Call it technology; call it wizardry. We are calling it remarkable.
What We Like
▪ Works for a wide age range of babies
▪ Includes shoulder snaps AND a zipper
What We Don’t
▪ Costly
A Sleep Sack for Babies On-the-Go
Not all little ones hit the sheets as soon as they are placed in their cribs. Once they figure out how to use those little legs, it's hard to keep them down, even at naptime. Traditional sleep sacks can trip tired babies up, causing them to tumble into crib rails. The HALO early walker sleep sack lets babies use their feet, but keeps them snug once they tucker themselves out.
What We Like
▪ Allows for movement of feet
▪ Available in several colors
▪ Comes in three sizes
What We Don’t
▪ Some parents thought the material could have been softer
A Sleep Suit for Sweet Dreams
Because this goes over the baby's outfit during snooze time, it functions like a sleep sack. That said, it is a suit, not a sack. A lot of technology, thought and design went into making this suit that many parents swear has major powers. Its three layers create an optimal atmosphere for little ones to nod off easily, allowing parents to also catch up on a few ZZZ's.
What We Like
▪ Thick material
▪ Great transitional suit if you are moving from a swaddle to free-moving arms
What We Don’t
▪ Not cost-effective, and can only be used for a short span of time
▪ Not optimal if you live in warm climates
A Sack That's Good for Baby and Good for the Earth
Protecting the earth is nearly as crucial as protecting your baby. With the KYTE sleeping bag, you can do both. It is made from breathable and ethically sourced bamboo, so you will feel good about purchasing it for your bambino.
What We Like
▪ Eco-friendly
▪ Comes in an assortment of colors
What We Don’t
▪ Material and threading came apart quickly
▪ Expensive
Lightweight for Little Dreamers
Not all parents want heavy coverings on their kids while they sleep, but they want at least something soothing and reassuring in the crib. The Little Unicorn Sleep Sack is made of muslin, so it's very lightweight. The materials only become softer over time, something you don't see with other materials.
What We Like
▪ Cutest designs and patterns
▪ Soft material
▪ Perfect for warm summer nights
What We Don’t
▪ Won't cut it if you live in the chilly north
Part Swaddle, Part Sack
If you want the best of both worlds: combining a sleep sack with a swaddle, then HALO has you covered. Parents can tightly wrap both, one, or no arms inside this sack, securing their infant in the sack snugly.
What We Like
▪ Great for babies who need to be tightly swaddled
▪ Can swaddle both arms, one arm, or no arms with this model
▪ Holds up well throughout many wash cycles
What We Don’t
▪ Won't work for babies who weigh more than 18 pounds
▪ Velcro can be loud and disruptive
A Long-Sleeved Sleep Sack
Many sleep sacks come sans sleeves, but the Zipadee Zip sleep sack includes sleeves for parents who want their babies bundled up head to toe. The Zipadee Zip gives a sense of swaddling, but allows for some arm and leg movement, making it a supreme product for transitioning from a tight swaddle.
A Feel-Good Organic Sleep Sack
Many parents turn to organic products, believing that they are the safest options on the market. Burt's Bees is a longtime trusted organic brand, so it is no great shock that their sleep sack is a huge hit with organic-loving parents. It's lightweight, soft, and safe.
What We Like
▪ Easy to use zipper
▪ Excellent value
What We Don’t
▪ Some parents might feel it is too lightweight
A Super Soft Sleep Sack
Jersey cotton... it's like sleeping in a cloud. While some fabrics pill, become rough, and let you down over time, jersey cotton will love you forever. The Baby Deedee is easy to maneuver, on top of being so, so soft. There are snaps at the shoulders and a large zipper that moves both up and down.
What We Like
▪ Soft material
▪ Easy in and out with zipper and snaps
What We Don’t
▪ Zipper doesn't zip as far down the sack as some parents would like
Could Sleep in an Igloo
The Günamuna Sleep Sack is literally a safe baby sleeping bag. If you have to be anywhere a chill might be in the air; you need this. The zipper is far above other zippered sacks on the market. It zips and unzips in a 360-degree direction. With a TOG of 2.6, the temps can dip to around 58 degrees, and your infant will stay cozy.
What We Like
▪ Super warm
▪ 360-degree zipper
What We Don’t
▪ Not practical for warm weather
▪ A bit pricey
Innovative Sleep Sack
Bitta Kidda thought of it all. Since it is NOT recommended that little ones have anything in a crib with them, this sleep sack brand attached some bells and whistles to its wearable blanket. It comes with a lovey to help babies learn to self-soothe. It also has a diagonal zipper to make diaper changes a cinch. Fancy!
What We Like
▪ Has an innovative zipper
▪ Comes with an attached lovey
What We Don’t
▪ Some parents found the built in leg straps awkward and unneccesary
Every parent wants their sleeping baby to feel cozy and secure. Help achieve this result by putting your baby to bed wearing a quality sleep sack. Choose the one that best suits your infant's needs, so you can both rest easy.
