Find the right sleeping bag
Find the right sleeping bag
How do I find the right sleeping bag for my child?
We want to pass on our extensive experience as parents and manufacturers to help many parents find the right sleeping bag for their children. Two factors play an essential role in selecting the appropriate sleeping bag:
Room temperature
We recommend selecting the appropriate sleeping bag based on the room temperature. How warm is the room where your baby sleeps? Is the window closed and the heating on (slightly)? Or is your child sleeping in a cooler room? Depending on this, a warm sleeping bag with one or more layers underneath may be necessary. Conversely, your child may only need a lightweight sleeping bag in a warmer room.
Sensation of warmth
Every child has a different sensitivity to temperature. It's best to feel the back of the baby's neck to determine if the sleepwear is warm enough. If the neck feels slightly cool, the sleep combination is too cold. If the neck feels somewhat moist, your baby is too warm. Some children sleep better barefoot in the sleeping bag, while others prefer wearing socks or a bodysuit. Tip: Experiment and see what works best for your child.
What does TOG value mean for sleeping bags?
You have probably come across TOG value when looking at baby sleeping bags. TOG is a unit of measurement for the thermal resistance of textiles. The TOG value describes how warm a sleeping bag is. The lower the TOG value, the lighter and cooler the material of the sleeping bag. The higher the TOG, the warmer the sleeping bag. The most common TOG values are:
TOG 0.5 = Lightweight sleeping bag for warmer temperatures ~ summer sleeping bag
TOG 1.0 - 1.5 = Middle warm sleeping bag ~ all-season sleeping bag
TOG 2.0 - 2.5 = Warm sleeping bag for colder temperatures ~ winter sleeping bag
More important than the TOG value is the room temperature at which your baby or toddler sleeps. Especially during transitional seasons like spring or autumn, temperatures can fluctuate quickly. To ensure your baby doesn't sweat or get cold, popolini offers sleeping bags made from breathable organic cotton suitable for different room temperatures.
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What should I dress my baby in under the sleeping bag?
To ensure your baby sleeps well, it needs suitable clothing. Depending on the room temperature and sensitivity to warmth, your child may require a warm or cool sleeping bag plus one or more layers of clothing underneath. This is very individual, but let us show you some examples:
Winter / cool room = winter sleeping bag 2.5 TOG + long pyjama + body
Transition period / slightly cool room = all-season sleeping bag 1.0 TOG + long pyjama or just a long body underneath
Summer / warm room = summer sleeping bag 0.5 TOG + short body or just a cloth nappy underneath
Which sleeping bag is suitable for which season and room temperature?
At popolini, you will find sleeping bags of various warmth levels made from different materials. Whether you choose a summer sleeping bag made of interlock, jersey, or muslin, it's entirely up to you. You can see in the popolini store that every iobio sleeping bag is pleasantly soft. You will find pictures and information about the materials in the online shop. Here, we've put together a small overview for you:
What materials are iobio sleeping bags made of?
iobio sleeping bags are made from 100% organic cotton and are GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified. For our lavalan winter sleeping bag, we also use wool and Ingeo™ (a biopolymer made from corn starch).
Our sleeping bags do not contain any polyester or other unnatural materials that could be harmful to your child. The breathable organic cotton (and wool) prevents your child from sweating too much and from overheating.
iobio sleeping bags are natural, soft, breathable, easy-care and long-lasting due to high product quality. Here you can find more information about the materials used in our sleeping bags:
Muslin
Muslin is a lightweight, single-layer cotton fabric, made from 100% organic cotton, GOTS certified. Muslin is suitable as a summer sleeping bag for room temperatures above 24°C. Washable at 40°C.
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Summer sleeping bag muslin 0.5 TOG |
Summer sleeping bag with feet muslin 0.5 TOG |
Single Jersey
The soft summer sleeping bag made from single-layer organic cotton single jersey is ideal for the warm season and rooms above 24°C. Washable at 40°C.
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Summer sleeping bag single jersey 0.5 TOG |
Summer sleeping bag with feet single jersey 0.5 TOG |
Interlock
Interlock cotton is a classically soft material made from 100% organic cotton, GOTS certified. Sleeping bags made from interlock are available as single layer (for summer or as an inner sleeping bag) and double layer (ideal for the transitional seasons of spring and autumn). Washable at 40°C.
Fine rib
Indeed, the soft ribbed material of bodysuits and underwear is familiar. The iobio ribbed sleeping bag is made of double-layered organic cotton. It's suitable for room temperatures of 21°C - 24°C and can be washed at 40°C.
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Summer sleeping bag fine rib 0.5 TOG |
Sleeping bag fine rib double layer 1.0 TOG |
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Summer romper bag fine rib |
Cotton Fleece
The iobio sleeping bag made of cotton fleece consists of 100% organic cotton, GOTS certified. The cotton fleece sleeping bag is a cuddly soft sleeping bag for cooler rooms of approximately 18°C - 21°C. Washable at 40°C.
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Sleeping bag cotton fleece 1.5 TOG |
Romper bag cotton fleece |
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Sleeping bag with feet cotton fleece 1.5 TOG |
Sleeping overall cotton fleece 1.5 TOG |
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Sleeping bag sleeves cotton fleece |
Teddy plush
The iobio VARIO sleeping bag with detachable sleeves is made of interlock cotton and lined with teddy plush made of 100% organic cotton, GOTS certified. Ideal for room temperatures of approximately 18°C - 21°C. Washable at 40°C.
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Sleeping bag VARIO with removable sleeves 2.0 TOG |
Sleeping bag VARIO: outer layer interlock & inner layer teddy plush |
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Sleeping bag VARIO: Snuggly soft material |
Velour
Velour is a cosy, warm cotton material combined with an additional layer of 100% organic cotton, GOTS certified. This material is suitable for colder rooms of approximately 18°C -21°C. Washable at 40°C.
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Sleeping bag velours two layer 2.0 TOG |
Romper bag reversible velours two layer |
Poplin with lavalan wool
The iobio lavalan winter sleeping bag suits colder room temperatures below 21°C. It consists of multiple layers:
Outside: Poplin is a soft, slightly thicker cotton material (100% organic cotton).
Inner filling: lavalan is a warming wool material consisting of 80% wool and 20% Ingeo™ (biopolymer made from corn starch).
The lavalan sleeping bag is washable at 30°C, needs a gentle cycle, and a low spin speed.
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Winter sleeping bag lavalan® wool 2.5 TOG |
Sleeping bag with feet lavalan® wool 2.5 TOG |
