Baby nest, sleeping bag, sleeping bag… Many terms are used to talk about baby's nighttime equipment, but do you know what they are for?
Do you know what differentiates a sleeping bag from a sleeping bag?
There isn't really one, both are mainly used at night to wrap baby. Indeed, only the name differs because the product remains a night accessory, mainly without sleeves, to hold your child.
The goal is to keep your baby warm because during his first days, it is difficult for him to regulate his temperature alone. To keep him warm, he must be conditioned in a small environment that allows him to wriggle without uncovering himself (hence the name " sleeping bag " or " sleeping bag " in reference to turbulence!). The sleeping bag and the sleeping bag leave baby's face clear so that there is no risk of suffocation during his sleep as a blanket could do.
To help you choose your sleeping bag, they have a warmth rating called “TOG”.
The TOG is the warmth index of the sleeping bag. It must be adapted to the temperature of the room where your baby is.
From 22°C, it is preferable to choose the TOG 1 sleeping bag, that is to say a light sleeping bag without wadding. Cocoeko TOG 1 sleeping bags are made of double waffle cotton gauze, a material chosen for its unrivaled softness that is reminiscent of "comforters".
There are three types of TOG:
- TOG 1 or “ summer sleeping bag ”:
The sleeping bag has no padding and the lining is only poplin or double cotton gauze.
- TOG 2 or “ all-season sleeping bag ”:
This is the most popular sleeping bag that accompanies you all year round. It has a cotton look, but it is filled with hypoallergenic wadding, soft and comfortable, light and airy. You can use it no matter the season, the most important thing is to adapt your baby's clothes to slight changes in temperature.
- TOG 3 or “fleece sleeping bag”:
The sleeping bag is made of thicker "polar" fabric, mainly used in January and February, during periods of "extreme cold" .
It is therefore important to choose the right sleeping bag for your child's sweet sleep. At Cocoeko, we offer TOG 1 and TOG2 sleeping bags.
Sizes ranging from 0-3 months to 6-24 months , our cotton gauze baby sleeping bags are made in France with Oeko-Tex certified fabrics. This label certifies the absence of substances harmful to the skin and the environment.
And what about the angel's nest?
The baby nest is very different from a sleeping bag or a baby sleeping bag. In the form of a small sleeping bag, it has a hood to protect your baby's head from the cold. While the sleeping bag and the baby sleeping bag are ideal for the night, the baby nest is mainly used during the day: during your walks or for supervised naps.
Why choose an angel nest?
Young parents most often choose a baby nest for birth, as soon as they leave the maternity ward. The purpose of the baby nest is to reassure baby because he will have the feeling of being wrapped up. When he leaves his mother's womb, a newborn needs to find the feeling of warmth he had in her womb, which is why, by comforting him in a baby nest, baby will be soothed. Baby nests are therefore generally used from birth to three months.
However, unlike the sleeping bag or baby sleeping bag, the baby nest is not made for the night. It is especially suitable for transporting baby when traveling: in a stroller, pram or outings in a carrycot.
The baby nest is considered a protective cocoon in which your baby will travel during his first days or even months. This is why choosing a baby nest made of good quality materials is important. Thus, the Oeko-Tex certification is a good indicator because the fabric is guaranteed to be free of substances harmful to baby's skin and the environment.
You can find our entire selection of baby nests in Oeko-Tex double cotton gauze on our website .
And when baby grows up...
Essential during winter, the footmuff is the ideal accessory against the cold.
The footmuffs are thicker, and above all, more suitable for walks because they all have slots located at the back to adapt to the stroller attachment system.
It is considered an outdoor accessory because if you leave your baby in their footmuff indoors, there is a risk of overheating!
In a few words:
- The sleeping bag , also called a sleeping bag , is an essential interior accessory for your baby's sweet sleep . When choosing your sleeping bag, remember that it will be in contact with your child's skin, so check its composition and the materials/fabrics used so that they are free of substances harmful to your child's skin.
- Another essential accessory to have as a young parent is the sleeping bag . This accessory will be very useful to you as soon as you leave the maternity ward . A small sleeping bag, without straps but with a hood to keep baby warm for your outdoor outings.
And you, what accessory do you choose for your child? Don't hesitate to share your feedback with us in the comments!
