Best sleeping bags for baby and beyond

Ask any new parent what they’d like more of and the answer is usually sleep. A good baby sleeping bag can play a major role in establishing a good sleep routine for your little one. And if your baby or toddler is getting a better night’s sleep, so are you! We’re here to help you with a round up of what to look for in a baby sleeping bag and our top picks too.

The best sleeping bags for babies and toddlers – at a glance

• Most popular baby sleeping bag: Tommee Tippee baby sleep bag, The Original Grobag in sunshine rays
• Best baby sleeping bag for quick nappy changes: SnüzPouch baby sleeping bag in rainbow
• Best sleeping bag for older babies: Mosebears sleeping bag
• Best adjustable baby sleeping bag: Lictin baby sleeping bag
• Best baby sleeping bag for winter: SnüzPouch baby sleeping bag in Cloud nine
• Best toddler sleeping bag: Tommee Tippee baby sleep bag, The Original Grobag in Ollie the Owl
• Best baby sleeping bag for summer: ErgoPouch Cocoon Swaddle sleep bag in Night Sky
• Best luxury baby sleeping bag: MORI Clever sleeping bag in Grey Stripe
• Best convertible baby sleeping bag: ErgoPouch sleep suit bag in Sage
• Best sleeping bag for older kids: Slumbersac 100% organic cotton baby sleeping bag with feet in Woodland Animals
• Best baby sleeping bag with legs: Tommee Tippee baby sleeping bag, The original Grobag Steppee in Ollie Dreams

Find out more about why we love these baby sleeping bags below.

What is a baby sleeping bag?

Not to be confused with camping gear, a baby sleeping bag is basically a wearable quilt. Baby sleeping bags are designed to be used without extra blankets, come in a variety of sizes and shapes and have different tog ratings for different room temperatures. The big advantage of baby sleeping bags is that once they are on, they are designed to stay on.

Your baby fits snugly inside and, unlike blankets or sheets, a sleeping bag can’t be kicked off. Sleeping bags help to maintain a comfortable, safe sleeping temperature and also prevent your baby's head from being covered or their little body getting uncomfortably tangled up by bedding.

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.

What tog sleeping bag does my baby need?

Tog stands for 'thermal overall grade' and it’s designed to help you choose the right sleeping bag thickness for the room temperature. The higher the tog rating, the warmer the sleeping bag. You’ll probably need at least two different togs of sleeping bag to ensure your baby is comfortable all year round.

• 0.5 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.
• 1-1.5 tog - Sleeping bags at this tog feel more like a thick sheet than a duvet. They’re perfect for warm summer nights when the bedroom is around 20-24 degrees celsius.
• 2.5 tog - If you’re buying just one sleeping bag this is your best option. 2.5 tog sleeping bags are designed to be used in a room temperature range of about 15-20 degrees celsius, making them suitable for most of the year.
• 3.5 tog - This tog is designed for very cold climates, so it’s unlikely you’ll need a sleeping bag this thick. Designed to be used in room temperatures of 14 degrees Celsius or under.

While they can’t guarantee a good night's sleep, a quality baby sleeping bag can certainly help. Making sure your little one is comfy and cosy will help them sleep and knowing they are safely snuggled up can ease stress and help you sleep. But which ones are the best? We checked out the latest research, online reviews and asked the BabyCentre Community for their thoughts.

The best baby and toddler sleeping bags 2024

Tommee Tippee baby sleep bag, The Original Grobag in sunshine rays

 

• Price: from £26.66
• Age range: 6-18 months
• Tog rating: 1.0
• Our pick for: Most popular baby sleeping bag

This 1.0 Tog sleeping bag from Tommee Tippee is perfect for keeping your little one cool and comfortable during the warmer months and the easy zip opening makes nappy changes a breeze. The clever ‘Snugfit’ design is fitted across the chest but leaves plenty of room at the bottom for your baby to adopt a natural ‘frog-legged’ sleeping position, which is important for correct hip development.

All Tommee Tippee’s Grobags are tested to British and European safety standards. They can be machine washed at 40°C and tumble dried on a low heat, which is great because… poonamis happen! Also available in 2.5 tog and 18-36 months.

One BabyCentre parent said: "I have the Tommee Tippee Grobag which I think is really good value. It's snug around the neck which is what you want as it means their head can't slip under the material."

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SnüzPouch baby sleeping bag in rainbow

 

• Price: from £29.95
• Age ranges: 0-6 months, 6-18 months
• Tog rating: 1.0 or 2.5
• Our pick for: Best baby sleeping bag for quick nappy changes

With its adorable rainbow design, the award-winning SnüzPouch baby sleeping bag will brighten up any nursery. Made to fit babies from 0-6 months, this sleeping bag is crafted from the softest cotton and features ‘perfect fit poppers’ under each arm to ensure your baby doesn’t slip down inside.

There’s a handy side zip, but what BabyCentre parents really love is the unique moon shaped zipper for quick-as-lightning nappy changes. It’s British Safety tested and also available in 6-18 months and 2.5 tog for cooler nights.

One BabyCentre parent said: "We have Riley in sleeping bags now, I love his SnüzPouch as it has a wee zip on top for nappy changes, makes during the night nappy changes that wee bit easier."

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Mosebears sleeping bag

 

• Price: from £21.99
• Age ranges: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months
• Tog rating: 2.5
• Our pick for: Best sleeping bag for older babies

Made from soft, breathable cotton, this cosy sleeping bag looks super stylish and is suitable for use all year round. As well as shoulder poppers, this sleeping bag opens fully at the bottom for easy nappy changes. The protective zipper flap on the side protects your baby from potential scratches and ensures they can’t open the sleeping bag accidentally.

This highly rated baby sleeping bag is available in two further designs and in a range of sizes for babies from newborn to 18 months old.

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Lictin baby sleeping bag

 

• Price: from £21.99
• Age ranges: 18-36 months
• Tog rating: 2.5
• Our pick for: Best adjustable baby sleeping bag

A cleverly concealed side zipper on this sleeping bag makes getting baby into bed a breeze, but what we really love is that this sleeping bag can easily be adjusted from its full length of 110cm to a more petite 90cm, a really great feature for smaller toddlers. Just fold the bag up from the bottom and secure using the strips of hook and loop material.

Made from lightweight, breathable cotton, the Lictin sleeping bag is tested to both British and European safety standards. This sleeping bag features a double zipper for easy access, a protective zipper cover and is machine washable.

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SnüzPouch baby sleeping bag in cloud nine

 

• Price: from £23.96
• Age ranges: 0-6 months, 6-18 months
• Tog rating: 0.5, 1.0 or 2.5
• Our pick for: Best baby sleeping bag for winter

Another entry from award-winning brand Snüz - BabyCentre Community parents do love that c-shaped zipper for midnight nappy changes! This one is available in a 2.5 tog rating which means it’s fine to use year-round, but the cosy jersey cotton material makes it particularly suited to the colder months.

We love the calming cloud design and of course you’ll also find all the Snüz safety features you expect, including perfect fit poppers under the arms. It’s also machine washable at 40°C. Also available in 0.5 and 1 tog.

One BabyCentre parent said: "We had a few sleepsacks, but DS has pretty much outgrown the others already. SnüzPouch is much much longer so will be getting another one."

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Tommee Tippee baby sleep bag, The Original Grobag in Ollie the Owl

 

• Price: from £21.16
• Age ranges: 6-18 months, 18-36 months
• Tog rating: 1.0 or 2.5
• Our pick for: Best toddler sleeping bag

Do you have trouble wrestling your baby into bed at night? This super cute and cosy sleeping bag could be the answer! The zipper cuts across the top making it really easy to pop baby in and close the zip before they have a chance to wriggle out.

Made from soft, cotton rich fabric, this sleeping bag features the award-winning Grobag snugfit design, which ensures your little one stays safe whilst also being able to kick their legs about. It’s also tested to British and European safety standards.

One BabyCentre parent said: "I prefer the Tommee Tippee Grobag ones as they zip up tight to the neck to keep them warmer in the winter and they last longer (6-18 months) They are a bit more expensive but they wash well and last ages."

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ErgoPouch Cocoon Swaddle sleep bag in night sky

 

• Price: from £36.95
• Age ranges: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months
• Tog rating: 0.2, 1.0 or 2.5
• Our pick for: Best baby sleeping bag for summer

We love the dreamy design of this swaddle sleep bag from award-winning Australian brand ErgoPouch. Made from soft organic cotton and breathable bamboo, this plush sleeping bag is light and stretchy and has a bell-shape design to allow for healthy movement of your little one’s legs.

The clever snap arm holes allow you to use the sleeping bag as a swaddle at first, then once your baby is big enough simply open them up. There’s also a 2-way zipper that makes night-time nappy changes quick and easy, while the double stitching keeps baby snug and safe. This is the only sleeping bag in our list to go as low as 0.2 tog (on the ErgoPouch website), making it perfect for the hottest of summer nights.

One BabyCentre parent said: "I think ErgoPouch sleeping bags are great. They are organic and I love the stretchy material."

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MORI Clever sleeping bag in grey stripe

 

• Price: from £64.50
• Age range: 0-24 months
• Tog rating: 2.5
• Our pick for: Best luxury baby sleeping bag

At the higher end of the price range is the award-winning Mori Clever sleeping bag, crafted from 30 per cent organic cotton and 70 per cent bamboo. It’s super soft and cosy, double stitched for safety and features a double direction zipper and side shoulder opening with nickel-free poppers for easy nappy changes.

Parents love the clever covered opening that fits a five-point harness. This means that the bag can be used with a pushchair for on-the-go naps. It may not be cheap, but several BabyCentre parents say it’s worth the investment and made to last. This sleeping bag only comes in one size but it will last you from newborn to two years, and it’s available in four further designs.

One BabyCentre parent said: "I really can't recommend Mori sleeping bags more! I've tried a few and they are fantastic. They go up to 2 years so it saves buying any more every 6 months."

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ErgoPouch sleep suit bag in sage

 

• Price: from £69.95
• Age ranges: 3-12 months, 8-24 months, 2-4 years, 4-6 years
• Tog rating: 2.5
• Our pick for: Best convertible baby sleeping bag

No, it’s not a snowsuit, it’s a particularly clever sleeping bag that converts to a footed sleep suit with just one zip. If your little one is a wriggler, a jiggler or a kicker, this organic cotton sleeping bag is for you. This one has a 2.5 tog rating, it’s nice and thick and it has arms too, perfect for the cooler months.

Other designs are also available and this clever, convertible sleeping bag comes in sizes that will last right up until your child is 6 years old.

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Slumbersac 100% organic cotton baby sleeping bag with feet in Woodland Animals (2.5 tog)

 

• Price: from £49.99
• Age ranges: variety from 12 months to 8 years
• Tog rating: 2.5
• Our pick for: Best sleeping bag for older kids

Another sleeping bag with legs, many parents swear by the Slumbersac for getting a good night’s sleep. We love the colourful patterns, the breathable organic cotton design, the removable arms and the choice of six different sizes. This sleeping bag is particularly suited to babies and toddlers who are up on their feet already, the foldable cuffs protect little feet from the cold and the anti-slip system helps to prevent accidental slips and tumbles.

The practical poppers make quick work of nappy changes, but if you don’t get there quite in time, just pop it in the washing machine. It’s safe to tumble dry too. And for an extra special touch, for every sleeping bag sold, Slumbersac gives to projects around the world to improve the future of disadvantaged families and children.

One BabyCentre parent said: "Bought lb a sleeping bag from them which has footholes, cuffed almost like a long pair of harem pants lol!!! It's so much better for toddlers as they can walk around freely with their sleeping bag still on."

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Tommee Tippee baby sleeping bag, The original Grobag Steppee in Ollie Dreams

 

• Price: from £24.32
• Age ranges: 6-18 months
• Tog rating: 1.0
• Our pick for: Best baby sleeping bag with legs

Not to be outdone, of course Tommee Tippee’s Grobag does a sleeping bag with legs, and yes, it’s as good as you’d expect from this award-winning brand. Designed for active little ones, the Steppee offers the comfort and safety of a baby sleep bag but allows your little one to toddle, crawl and play without having to remove it - giving you plenty of time to grab that essential morning cuppa!

We particularly like the fold over feet covers and the easy zip nappy change design. This one is a lightweight 1 tog, making it perfect for summer or taking away somewhere warm on holiday.

One BabyCentre parent said: "Being a proper fidget bum I swear by her Steppee sleeping bag with legs for my LG, she doesn’t get all twisted like she was in normal sleeping bags."

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