Which tog should I choose?

When it comes to baby bedtimes, it can sometimes feel like there is so much choice and information available you don’t quite know where to start. We understand that it can be a bit overwhelming, so here at Bizzi Growin we felt a need to put together a simple guide on what tog sleeping bag to choose for your baby.

What are the benefits of baby sleeping bags?

There’s plenty of reasons to put your baby to bed in a sleeping bag. For one, they help keep your little one at a consistent temperature throughout the night and day as they nap, while allowing them the freedom to wriggle about without being restricted . A baby sleeping bags prevents your baby from pulling the covers over their head , sliding down under any blankets and also stops them kicking off the covers and getting cold.

Tog and temperature.

Monitoring the temperature of the room your baby sleeps in is generally good practice, but it’s especially important when it comes to picking the right tog sleeping bag for your baby. The Lullaby Trust suggests the ideal sleeping temperature for babies is between 16-20 ֯C, with babies under 12 months being particularly vulnerable when it comes to overheating.  It can be difficult to judge the temperature in the room, so use a room thermometer in the rooms where your baby sleeps.

What tog sleeping bag should you choose ?

MWhen choosing your baby sleeping bag tog, the higher the tog rating , the thicker the material and lining of your baby’s sleeping bag will be. Choosing the right tog for your baby very much depends on the climate you live in and time of year. For this reason, it’s handy to have a few different tog baby sleeping bags in varying sizes that you can use throughout the year.

2.5 Tog is ideal for use year-round for temperatures anywhere between 16-20 degrees (61-68F)

1.0 Tog is recommended for warm summer temperatures between 21-23 degrees C (69-74F)

0.5 Tog for when the temperatures really starts to soar, from around 24-27 degrees C (75-81F)

Regular checks.

When choosing your baby sleeping bag tog, the higher the tog rating , the thicker the material and lining of your baby’s sleeping bag will be. Choosing the right tog for your baby very much depends on the climate you live in and time of year. For this reason, it’s handy to have a few different tog baby sleeping bags in varying sizes that you can use throughout the year.

Ready for bedtime.

So now you are ready for your little ones bedtime, check out our stunning collections of baby sleeping bags in different togs and designs, as well as our romper suits for slightly older children.