How to use the Jersey Sleeping Bag
Learn how to use the Jersey Sleeping Bag for safe infant sleeping
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Let’s check the fit!
An important safety element when using a Sleeping Bag is to ensure it’s correctly fitted to prevent the product from riding up around your child’s face. Here’s how you can check you’ve got the right size.
- Check you have the correct size according to your child’s weight using our Size Guide.
- Put the Sleeping Bag on your child.
- Slip two fingers into the neckhole of the Bag, and onto your child’s chest. The material should feel firm and comfortable on your fingers, but not tight.
- Check your child’s hips and legs. Your child’s knees should be able to flop outwards in a frog like position without any restriction.
If in doubt, feel free to chat to our friendly Customer Service team who can help you check the fit for your child.
| Jersey Sleeping Bag | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ergoPouch size | 3–12M | 8–24M | 2-4Y |
| Same as size | 000–1y | 00–2y | 2-4Y |
| Pouch length (cm) | 80cm | 90cm | 105cm |
| Pouch length (inch) | 31.5" | 35.4" | 41.3" |
| Child weight (kg) | 6–10kg | 8–14kg | Follow height markers |
| Child weight (lb) | 13.2 - 22lbs | 17.6 - 30.9lbs | Follow height markers |
| Child height (cm) | 62–76cm | 68–92cm | 92-108cm |
| Child height (inch) | 24.4"-29.9" | 26.8"-36.2" | 36.2"-42.5" |
Which ergoPouch product is right for my child?
As your child grows and develops, so too does their style of sleeping. ergoPouch products are designed towards the age, developmental milestone and physiology of children aged newborn – 6 years old, and the different sleep needs and challenges your child will have during this timeline.
We can suggest an ergoPouch product for every milestone in the first six years and beyond. Use our handy Milestones Chart to help you decide which products are best for your child at their current age throughout all seasons. The green flags indicate a typical journey through the range based on standard developmental milestones.
Understanding TOG ratings
Your Sleeping Bag comes with a TOG rating. TOG stands for Thermal Overall Grade and is a unit of measurement for insulation and warmth of sleepwear and bedding. Put simply, the lower the TOG rating the lighter the fabric. The higher the rating, the more padded and insulated it is for warmth. TOG rated fabrics are important as your baby cannot regulate their temperature like adults can.
Included in your pouch packaging is a Room Thermometer and Dressing Guide. Simply read the thermometer to find the room temperature of your child’s sleep environment, then follow the Dressing Guide on the front of the thermometer. The guide will inform how to layer your child for sleep based on the TOG rating of your pouch, and the temperature of your room. Simple, smart and sanity-saving!
Understanding TOG ratings
Extend the life of your Sleeping Bag
All ergoPouch pouches are double-stitched and dyed with a non-toxic water-based dye, and certified to be free from formaldehyde, phthalates and lead. Cared for properly, this product will last several years and can be used for more than one baby. Our TOGs don't lose their warmth ratings over time, but a gentle fluff up in the dryer on a low setting helps maintain the fibre's loft, allowing air to circulate through more effectively.
If you've received a second-hand Sleeping Bag, check for loose threads, stable zips and any stretch around the neck before using. Contact our Customer Service team if you're unsure if you have received the correct size for your baby's weight.
How to wash and dry your Sleeping Bag
- Gentle cold machine wash
- Low tumble dry
- Moderately hot iron
- Dry cleanable
- Do not use bleach based stain removers
FAQs for using the Sleeping Bag
What age does my child need to be to fit the Sleeping Bags?
The Jersey Sleeping Bag can be used from around 3 months old, or over 6kg. They are not suitable for newborn babies. Please buy the appropriate size for your child’s weight (see our Size Guide for more information).
Why don't the lower TOGs have sleeves on the Bags?
Your baby regulates their body temperature through their arms when sleeping. In warmer rooms, your babies arms should remain uncovered to help them stay cool and prevent overheating. In cooler rooms where the temperature is below 19°C, the use of a light sleeve can help your child stay warm during sleep. Therefore, only our 3.5 TOG pouches have a sleeve with a 1.0 TOG rating, suitable for room temperatures of 14°C–20°C.
Does my child need sleeves on their sleeping bag to be warm?
No. Only in cooler rooms would we recommend a sleeve on a sleeping bag. In rooms 19°C and above, a warm layer underneath your child's sleeveless bag will be enough to keep them warm during sleep. Remember, it is normal for your child's hands to feel cold during sleep. As long as the nape of their neck and chest is warm and dry to touch, they will be comfortable.
Do I use blankets on top of the Sleeping Bag?
Our Sleeping Bags are TOG rated meaning they have an insulation grade making them warm enough to use for sleep without loose bedding and are designed to replace blankets. It is recommended by safe sleep guidelines to sleep your child with their face and head uncovered in their cot, free from loose bedding, pillows and toys.
What should my child wear under a Sleeping Bag?
This will vary from a nappy (or underwear for toilet-trained toddlers), through to bodywear or a warm Layer (onesie or pyjamas) depending on the room temperature. Follow our Room Thermometer and Dressing Guide (included in your packaging) to layer appropriately underneath, according to your room temperature and what TOG pouch you use. ergoPouch's under Layers are also TOG rated to help make dressing for sleep easy.
How many Sleeping Bags do I need?
We recommend two lighter TOG bags, and two warmer TOG bags to see you through day and night sleeping. Having two in each TOG provides one for wear if one is in the wash.
When should I stop using Sleeping Bags?
This is a personal choice. You may find your toddler is ready to transition from a Sleeping Bag to a Sleep Suit Bag or Sleep Onesie once they start walking and want more leg freedom in the cot. However, many children continue to wear a Sleeping Bag right up until they transition to a big bed with blankets (not before 2 years of age). Once your child is comfortable with blankets, they can stop using their pouch. Our customers tell us this usually happens anytime between 2.5–4 years of age.
Safety Tips
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Ensure you buy the correct size for your child's weight, to prevent the Bag from riding up around your their face. See our Size Guide for more information.
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For sleep only. This product is not recommend for walking or out of bed.
