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In the second part of our Safe Sleeping series, we share tips on how to choose the best sleep sack for your baby.

The safest place for your baby to sleep is on his back in his own crib or bassinet.  Ensure that suffocation risks are eliminated by removing all bedding and dressing him in a sleep sack.

Q:  What is a sleep sack and what are the benefits to dressing your child in one?

A:  A sleep sack is a wearable blanket that removes the need for comforters, sheets and blankets in your baby’s crib.  In doing so, you’re removing choking and suffocation hazards which have been linked to SIDS related deaths.  Dressing your child in a sleep sack also promotes back sleeping which the APA recommends for safe sleeping in newborns and infants.

Q:  What should the sleep sack be made of?  I see them made of micro fleece, merino, cotton, polyester blends etc.  Help, I’m confused!

A:  Newborn baby skin is sensitive and can be easily irritated, so the fabric you choose for your baby sleep sack is important.  Natural fabrics such as merino and cotton are best because they are hypoallergenic and will not cause rashing or irritate sensitive skin.  Merino is best because of it’s natural ability to release heat and moisture, creating the perfect micro climate for your baby.  Merino also has the highest fire resistance so is the safest choice.

Q:  How does the sleep sack work?

A:  A sleep sack is easy to put on your baby; simply unzip to lay flat, press studs at the left shoulder to secure and zip to close around the body.  Your baby has plenty of room to kick and move while still remaining warm and comfortable while sleeping.

Q:  Will the sleep sack affect my baby’s nighttime sleep patterns?

A:  When you child wears a sleep sack, you don’t have to be waking in the middle of the night to check whether your baby is too hot or too cold, or whether he/she has kicked blankets off.  Merino sleep sacks will keep your baby warm by releasing excess heat and moisture so that you baby won’t get too hot or damp.  You no longer have to be up in the night checking whether your baby is too hot or too cold or has kicked off their blankets, which means the whole family gets a better night’s sleep. No more sleepless nights!

Q:  Are there any features that I should look for?

A:  Sleep sacks that feature seatbelt apertures are handy for parents because they allow for easy transitions between strollers, carseats and cribs.  Under arm studs that allow for smaller sizing are also ideal.

The ultimate sleep garment for babies is a combination of both the baby sleep bag design and merino fabric.  The baby sleep bag with merino will eliminate some of the risks associated with SIDS. In many cases this is the piece of mind parents need when putting baby to bed.

The Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag will provide hours of piece of mind for parents. Merino Kids have designed their baby sleep bags with providing comfort in mind.  With the finest and softest merino interior and soft durable cotton exterior it guaranties a good night sleep for the baby and with its benefits in relation to SIDS it provides parents with a good nights sleep too. Available through: babysleepbags.com for the USA and babysleepbags.co.uk for the rest of the northern hemisphere.

Francis Frost is the owner of Module Marketing in Auckland New Zealand. He is the new father of a 21 week old boy and an advocate of using merino and baby sleep sacks, especially the Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag. With its award winning design, merino fabric and outstanding function the Merino Kids baby sleep sack is second to none.