Tommee Tippee Baby Sleeping Bag with Legs, The Original Grobag Steppee, Baby Romper Suit, Soft Cotton-Rich Fabric, 6-18m, 1.0 Tog, Ollie Dreams

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With legs and booties, the JoJo Maman Bebe Sleep Snuggler looks a little different to the other sleeping bags on our list, and that extra snugness makes it the cosiest around. If your child gets frustrated having their feet in a sleeping bag, this could be the one for you. A baby sleeping bag is much less of a suffocation risk than a blanket, but still needs to be used carefully to promote a safe environment for sleeping.

Fabric: Merino wool, bamboo and cotton | Sizes: Newborn-2 years | Tog: All season (0.7-2.4) / Superwarm (2.5-3.5) What we love As well as being safer than loose bedding, baby sleeping bags are designed to make night time tasks that little bit easier. All the sleeping bags on our list have double or cleverly designed zippers that help make night time nappy changes less disruptive. Another advantage of a baby sleeping bag is that it stays on if you need to lift your baby to feed or move them to another room.Our All-Season sleepbag has been designed for arms out sleeping and should not be used as a swaddle. The poppers on the armholes (0-6m only) allow for fit adjustment for smaller babies to ensure a perfect fit, to keep baby safe and comfortable. Our sleepbags are slim fitting through the chest to enable full freedom of movement without restriction or excess bulk with a roomy, hip-healthy bottom. We also consulted renowned consumer organisations such as Which? to gather information on how to choose the best quality products and also those that would offer the most value for money. Bear in mind that current car seat safety advice is to avoid strapping babies and children into their car seats while wearing padded coats or suits, which might apply to the bulkier sleeping bags too. How do I keep a sleeping bag clean? We liked gro bag too, but only bought them in tkmaxx. They have great resell value." (Loved by Mumsnet user cookielove) Our verdict

tog - This tog is for hot weather when your baby needs just the thinnest of cover-ups. Designed to be used in room temperatures of 25 degrees celsius or above.Before we began researching the best baby sleeping bags, we first scrutinised the latest safe sleep advice from trusted organisations such as The Lullaby Trust, the NCT and the NHS so we could be confident that all the cots we were recommending were safe. It’s very important that your baby does not overheat at night, so read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully about the tog rating. Designed to be halfway between a traditional sleeping bag and ordinary nightwear, a baby sleeping bag is, essentially, a fabric vest (with or without sleeves, depending on the brand) that ends in a wide, cosy bag for the legs. We've always used JoJo Maman Bebe ones and they're brilliant, wash well, are comfortable and they last." (Recommended by Mumsnetter MummyDummyNow) Definitely Asda. Cheap, nice patterns and feel so comfortable (I'd like one myself!). They came top in tests conducted for safety too." (Recommended by Mumsnetter DaisyF1986) Our verdict

Shoulder poppers are another helpful feature for dressing and undressing. Almost all sleeping bags should have under-arm poppers to ensure a good, secure fit for a smaller baby. Some, such as the SnüzPouch, might have an extra zip at the front for changing a nappy without having to remove the bag. 4. Washing instructionsExperts recommend that you keep your baby’s crib free from blankets, pillows and toys until their first birthday, as a precaution against SIDS. Baby sleeping bags are the ingenious alternative which keep your baby cosy and safe while they sleep. What’s more, the best baby sleeping bags zip or popper closed so that you don’t need to worry about your child wriggling out of their bedding and waking up chilly - especially as many of us are watching the thermostat more carefully this winter. Grobags look undeniably premium but it’s their safety credentials which are truly impressive. Grobags have the Lullaby Trust seal of approval and were the inspiration for the current British safety guidelines. The company's side zip bag is its most popular and it’s not hard to see why. It’s designed to make night-time nappy changes easier and is perfect for young babies who have outgrown their swaddle. There are plenty of baby sleeping bags specifically designed for newborns – the ErgoPouch Cocoon Swaddle Bag, for example, which won our Best for Newborns award. It’s entirely possible, therefore, that you might buy more than one bag for different weather conditions – or you might decide to buy a lightweight model and put your baby in warmer nightwear underneath during the winter or choose a multi-season sleeping bag, such as the JoJo Maman Bebe Sleep Snuggler or the Superlove Merino.

We had a dinky baby. The snuz sleeping bags have poppers on the side to make them a bit more snug for the littler babies. Helped us, also meant we didn’t have to buy hundreds." (Recommended by Mumsnet user rosed1008) Our verdict Stretchy, comfortable and surprisingly affordable, this beautiful swaddle converts to an arms-out sleeping bag once a child becomes more mobile, which is perfect for brand-new babies.Superlove baby sleeping bags come in at the top end of the price scale, but they feature such gorgeous Merino wool, they are totally worth investing in if you have the cash to splash. In fact, studies have shown Merino wool actually improves babies sleep patterns by creating a cosy and breathable microclimate. Another vote for Slumbersac. They are great - we have several for our toddler." (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Elune) Our verdict Fabric: Cotton and polyester | Sizes: 0-6 months, 6-18 months, 18-36 months | Tog: 2.5 What we love With a variety of styles, functions and price points now available, which sleeping bags fulfil their promise of a peaceful night's sleep? Keep reading to find out which ones impressed us most.