Baby Sleep Sack Tips

A baby sleep sack is a wrap-type product that appears to swaddle a baby in a sack made from a blanket. The design eliminates the need for loose blankets in a crib, which can lessen the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

Another advantage to using a baby sleep sack is the calming nature the wrapped up effect supposedly has on a young child. When reviewing the sleep sack, many parents have noted it keeps a baby’s body heat at a constant temperature, even when a child is wearing a minimal amount of clothing underneath.

Parents say this brings better and longer sleep to babies of all ages, which in turn gives parents a better night’s sleep (or nap.) Another positive aspect for parents is that a baby will thrash around and fuss less while sleeping and toddlers will not be able to try to climb out of a crib when wearing a sleep sack.

The sack keeps a baby’s feet safe from crib rails and the arm holes are large enough for a baby to move around some, but yet enjoy the same tucked in feeling as when they were still in mommy’s tummy. The sack’s zipper goes from the top to bottom, making diaper changing easier. Parents also note this feature prevents the zipper from accidentally pinching a child’s chin during the night.

Some hospitals are now including a baby sleep sack as part of their new parent package. If mom and dad decide to continue with sleep sacks, it would be helpful to purchase one that is made of fleece for cool conditions and one made of cotton for warm nights. They come in many styles and sizes and can be used until a child is potty trained.

Sleep sacks are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.