KeaBabies Sleep Sack: SOOTHE Sizing, TOG and Safe Sleep

Every parent struggles to find the secret formula to guarantee a good night’s sleep for their baby. Infant sleep patterns fluctuate so much during the first few years as they grow and mature. Creating a solid sleep routine is fundamental to making bedtime more relaxed and peaceful for caregivers and babies, especially from birth to six months. Help your baby get the best night of sleep possible with the KeaBabies SOOTHE Sleep Sack!

Following safe sleep guidelines is essential, so it is important for parents to understand how to create a sleep environment that is comfortable, soothing, and safe for their little one. The American Academy of Pediatrics is the best resource for research on safe sleep for babies, but here are some of the most important points parents should be aware of: 

1. Place your baby on their back for every sleep, naps and nighttime, until their first birthday.

    

2. Use a firm, flat sleep surface that isn't tilted, covered only with a fitted sheet.

    

3. Share a room, not a bed, for at least the first 6 months. Give your baby their own crib, bassinet or play yard in your room.

    

4. Never let your baby sleep on a couch or armchair, alone or with you.

    

5. Keep the sleep space bare: no pillows, blankets, quilts, bumpers or stuffed toys.

    

6. Don't use weighted sleep sacks, swaddles or blankets.

    

7. Stop swaddling as soon as your baby shows signs of trying to roll over. An arms-free sleep sack is a safe next step.

    

8. Don't let your baby get too hot, keep their head and face uncovered, and skip hats indoors.

    

9. Once feeding is going well, offer a pacifier at naps and bedtime, but don't attach it to the sleep sack or your baby's clothing.

Swaddling, swaddle blankets, and sleep sacks:

You can swaddle your newborn baby using a receiving blanket or muslin blanket until she shows signs of trying to roll over. Swaddling can help prevent the newborn startle reflex, which causes them to wake frequently at night during the early days. Swaddling can also provide a comfortable sensation similar to being in the womb. It can also keep your newborn warm until she is able to regulate her own body temperature. Some companies make special swaddle blankets that are designed with velcro or zippers, to help make swaddling even easier! 

A sleep sack looks more like a sleeping bag than a traditional baby swaddle blanket. They are sometimes referred to as “wearable blankets.” These are a great, safe alternative to swaddling and also help keep your baby warm without using dangerous blankets or too many layers of clothing. Sleep sacks are often designed with cotton or fleece to keep your baby snug and warm! The KeaBabies SOOTHE Sleep Sack is the perfect addition to your baby’s sleep routine! 

When can you start using a sleep sack like the SOOTHE Sleep Sack? 

You can use a sleep sack from the newborn days, as long as it fits your baby's current size. The AAP prefers sleep clothing such as a wearable blanket over loose blankets, and a sleep sack that doesn't swaddle and lets your baby move freely can be used for as long as you like.

A sleep sack is also the next step after swaddling. Stop swaddling as soon as your baby shows signs of trying to roll over. That usually happens around 3 to 4 months, but some babies start trying as early as 2 months. A swaddled baby who ends up on their stomach has a higher risk of SIDS and suffocation. A sleep sack that doesn't swaddle keeps your baby warm and leaves their arms free.

The KeaBabies SOOTHE Sleep Sacks come in three sizes, Small, Medium and Large, so you can keep using them through infancy and into early toddlerhood. Always check the size chart on the product page to choose the right size based on your baby's current height and weight, and move up a size when your baby outgrows it.

The KeaBabies Commitment To Provide The Best Products

Here at KeaBabies, we believe your baby deserves the very best, so we seek to provide the highest quality baby items to make your parenthood journey easier and more fulfilling. Our mission is to provide modern parents with simple ways to bond with their babies through creating wonderful moments together. We hope to design products that are affordable, useful, durable, and ensure healthy parent-child bonding. 

The KeaBabies SOOTHE Sleep Sack follows this commitment. Made from 0.5 TOG (Thermal Overall Grade), the SOOTHE Sleep Sacks are ultra-soft and lightweight, making them breathable enough to use even during warmer months. The sleep sacks are made from 100% global textile-certified organic cotton, providing the softest and purest touch on your baby’s delicate skin. 

How to dress your baby under the SOOTHE Sleep Sack

SOOTHE Sleep Sacks come in more than one TOG rating, so check the label on yours. The AAP's safe sleep advice talks about layers and signs of overheating rather than TOG numbers, and the UK's Lullaby Trust says it can't match tog ratings to room temperatures because products and babies vary. Treat the rating as a starting point, then check your baby.

• Dress your baby in no more than one layer more than you're wearing.
• Keep the room comfortable. The AAP suggests 68°F to 72°F for infants and children.
• To check, feel your baby's chest or the back of their neck. Hands and feet often feel cooler, and that's normal.
• If your baby is sweating, their chest feels hot or their skin looks flushed, take off a layer.
• Skip hats indoors, and never add a blanket on top of the sleep sack.
  

The SOOTHE Sleep Sacks are also designed for safety. Safe sleep is important for all babies! Be sure to choose the correct size for your little one to keep him cozy all night long. The sleep sack’s neckline sits comfortably below your baby’s chin to keep your baby’s airways open. The sleep sack’s zipper track is lined with a zipper guard to keep your baby from accidentally getting scratched or attempting to open the sleep sack during the night. As previously mentioned, be sure to keep all pillows, toys, blankets, sound machines, and stuffed animals out of the crib. 

The SOOTHE Sleep Sacks help make parenting a breeze! The full bottom-to-top zip function allows for easy diaper changes. Caring for your sleep sack is simple: machine wash in cold water and tumble dry on low. Avoid using bleach and fabric softeners. These sleep sacks are designed to last! 

A KeaBabies SOOTHE Sleep Sack can be a cozy part of a safe sleep routine. The style, comfort, and durability of these sleep sacks make them stand out from the crowd! 

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