How to use the Sheeting Sleeping Bag
Using the Sheeting Sleeping Bag for safe sleep
The Sheeting Sleeping Bag is a wider-fit design made with non-stretch woven organic cotton that allows more room in the pouch. The Sheeting Bag features stretchy side and shoulder panels to allow baby to move freely and stay comfortable during sleep. We recommend the Sheeting Bag for older infants and younger toddlers.
How to Use the Sheeting Sleeping Bag
1. Lay the Sheeting Bag on flat, low surface with zip open.
2. Lay child on top of Sheeting Bag. Put arms into the sleeves and tuck legs into pouch, zip up.
3. To change a nappy or cool down baby, zip open from the bottom of the swaddle to release legs and lower torso. Zip closed again when finished.
4. Layer underneath for warmth as needed.
Sheeting Sleeping Bag
Ideal for infants aged 3 months+ who are sleeping arms out. Our Sheeting Sleeping Bag is made from luxurious 400 thread count organic cotton, ergonomically designed with a wide fit and stretch-inserts for movement and comfort during sleep.
Let’s check the fit!
An important safety element when using a Sleeping Bag is to ensure it’s correctly fitted to prevent the product from riding up around your child’s face. Here’s how you can check you’ve got the right size.
1. Check you have the correct size according to your baby's weight using our Size Guide.
2. Put the Sleeping Bag on your child.
3. Slip two fingers into the neckhole of the Bag, and onto your child’s chest. The material should feel firm and comfortable on your fingers, but not tight.
4. Check your child’s hips and legs. Your child’s knees should be able to flop outwards in a frog like position without any restriction.
Size Guide
Sheeting Sleeping Bag
Please use your child's weight and height and height to find the most appropriate and safe size for them. A sleeping bag should be fitted around the neck and the armholes to avoid your baby slipping through. It should also be bell shaped in the bottom to allow for easy leg movement. Please do not size up to the next size until your child meets the weight requirement, for safety reasons.
| ergoPouch size | 8-24M | 2-4Y | 4-6Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same as size | 00-2y | 2-4y | 4-6y |
| Pouch length (cm/inch) | 90cm / 35.4" | 105cm / 41.3" | 120cm / 47.2" |
| Child weight (kg/lb) | 8-14kg / 18-31lb | Follow height markers | Follow height markers |
| Child height (cm/inch) | 68-92cm / 26.8 - 36.2" | 92-108cm / 36.2 - 42.5" | 108-120cm / 42.5 - 47.2" |
*Previously size 12-36 months
Understanding TOG ratings
Your Sleeping Bag comes with a TOG rating. TOG stands for Thermal Overall Grade and is a unit of measurement for insulation and warmth of sleepwear and bedding. Put simply, the lower the TOG rating the lighter the fabric. The higher the rating, the more padded and insulated it is for warmth. TOG rated fabrics are important as your baby cannot regulate their temperature like adults can.
Included in your pouch packaging is a Room Thermometer and Dressing Guide. Simply read the thermometer to find the room temperature of your child’s sleep environment, then follow the Dressing Guide on the front of the thermometer. The guide will inform how to layer your child for sleep based on the TOG rating of your pouch, and the temperature of your room. Simple, smart and sanity-saving!
What TOGs does the Sheeting Sleeping bag come in?
Choose from four TOGs for comfortable sleeping no matter the temperature. The Sheeting Sleeping Bag is available in 0.3, 1.0, 2.5, and 3.5 TOG.
With TOG-rated sleeping bags, you don’t need any additional blankets in your child’s bassinet or cot, making it safer for sleep. Using the right TOG for the weather will help your child regulate their temperature and prevent waking from being too hot, sweaty or cold.
Extend the life of your Sheeting Sleeping Bag
All ergoPouch pouches are double-stitched and dyed with a non-toxic water-based dye, and certified to be free from formaldehyde, phthalates and lead. Cared for properly, this product will last several years and can be used for more than one baby. Our TOGs don't lose their warmth ratings over time, but a gentle fluff up in the dryer on a low setting helps maintain the fibre's loft, allowing air to circulate through more effectively.
If you've received a second-hand Sheeting Sleeping Bag, check for loose threads, stable zips and any stretch around the neck before using.
How to wash and dry your Sheeting Sleeping Bag
- Gentle cold machine wash
- Low tumble dry
- Moderately hot iron
- Dry cleanable
- Do not use bleach based stain removers
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