Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag for Safer Sleep

100% natural and allergy-safe

Each Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag is made from New Zealand’s finest pure unbleached merino wool and its outer layer is all-natural long staple cotton with the durability to withstand active infant wear. It contains no polyesters. Made entirely of natural fibre, the Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag is safe to use for babies with allergies, eczema and sensitive skin.

regulates body temperature

Newborn babies can take as long as a year to develop the full capability to regulate their own body temperature, and just a few degrees of variation in room temperature can cause them to wake up cold or become overheated. Only merino fabric has the remarkable natural ability to regulate a baby’s body temperature to compensate. It captures and circulates air to insulate your baby when the room temperature falls, and releases excess body heat and moisture as the room temperature rises, to create the perfect safe micro-climate around their body.

all-season versatility

The natural temperature-regulating capability of the Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag makes it the ideal all-year-round baby sleeping bag, perfect for nursery room temperatures from 18°C to 24°C (64°F to 75°F). Simply dress your baby in more or fewer layers of natural-fabric sleepwear in cooler or warmer seasons. For cooler rooms, we recommend the winter-weight Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag which has an additional layer of natural-fibre insulation and will keep your baby warm in room temperatures from 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F).

reduced risk of overheating

Babies sleeping in natural merino fabric are much less likely to overheat than babies sleeping in polyester fabrics. This is because merino fabric will readily absorb and release moisture up to 35 percent of its own weight to help prevent a baby from overheating, compared with polyester fabrics which are typically as low as one percent absorption. Some polyester sleeping bags require that parents regularly check their baby’s body temperature and unzip the bottom of the sleeping bag to let air circulate when their baby gets too hot. This is not safe practice nor does it allow parents a good night’s sleep. Parents can rest easy with the Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag due to its natural temperature-regulating capability. In addition, the sleeveless design of the Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag allows for free circulation of air which further reduces the risk of overheating.

one-size fits 0 - 2 years

The Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag fits babies safely up to two years old and its quality workmanship guarantees years of wear. It delivers excellent value compared to other baby sleeping bags that are sized to last only a few months. It’s also available in toddler-size for children aged two to four years old.

safer sleep

The Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag is worn over sleepwear and takes the place of top sheets, blankets and duvets which can cover a baby’s head. Head covering is identified as a risk factor of cot death and the Foundation for the Study of Infant deaths (FSID) advocates the use of baby sleeping bags as a safe alternative to sheets and blankets. The contoured bodice of the Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag fits snugly around your baby’s chest and neckline and the fabric stays clear of their face when they twist and turn. As an extra safety feature, poppers under the arms prevent newborn babies slipping down. parents get a good night’s sleep with the peace of mind that their baby isn’t too hot or too cold and their baby’s head isn’t going to be covered.

baby travel made easy

The Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag is ideal for venturing outside the home, whether it be a short stroller walk, a car ride to the supermarket, or air travel. You won’t need to pack blankets and layers of clothing for the trip, and your baby will associate their familiar sleeping bag with bedtime and settle more easily in new surroundings.

free matching travel bag

Each Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag is supplied with a matching travel bag, which makes it even more convenient to travel with a baby sleeping bag instead of bulky bedding.

naturally fire-resistant

Since merino fabric is naturally fire resistant, the Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag is rated low fire risk and you can rest assured it has not been treated with the fire retardant chemicals commonly applied to polyester that can irritate baby skin.

cuddly soft

Merino Kids use only premium quality superfine merino fibre, one-tenth the thickness of a human hair. Forget the itchy wool sweaters and blankets of the past. Superfine merino has silk-like softness and is luxuriously gentle on your baby’s body.

no more waking cold in the night

Your baby has the freedom to move naturally in their Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag but they cannot get entangled or wriggle out and wake uncovered and cold. The superfine merino fabric is laced with millions of tiny air pockets that trap air to insulate your baby and keep them warm during the night, yet it is much safer and lighter upon their body than layers of traditional bedding.

keeps baby drier

The superior natural ability of merino to absorb moisture compared with polyester fabrics means it is better able to draw perspiration away from your baby’s skin and release it into the air as vapour. Laboratory tests conducted by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial research organisation found that merino fabric transported 27 percent more moisture away from the body than polyester fabric of identical construction. Polyester’s inability to absorb moisture is why babies sleeping in polyester sleeping bags can sometimes wake up damp and chilled from their perspiration, and the dampness can lead to skin irritation and baby rash. Using merino keeps your baby warm and dry by comparison.

use in car seat & stroller

Merino Kids’ award-winning baby sleeping bag has an innovative safety belt aperture that allows your baby to wear their sleeping bag safely in a child car seat or stroller, making it easy to transfer them asleep to and from their crib. Your baby keeps to their sleep routine when you’re on the go. The special patented aperture retains the warmth and aligns with your baby’s natural sitting position so it takes just a few seconds to insert the safety harness strap.

easy care washing

The Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag can be gently machine-washed with a wool-approved detergent and tumble-dried on a low heat setting. Wash after wash it retains its shape and colour and won’t pill. Since merino is naturally resistant to stains and odours, the Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag does not require frequent washing if aired regularly.

best practicality

Merino Kids was awarded the Seal of Outstanding Design Quality in the prestigious International Forum Product Design Awards for its world-leading innovation in introducing merino fabric baby sleeping bags, and for the quality and practicality of the sleeping bag design itself. Secured by a full-length zip down one side and nickel-free poppers at the shoulder, the Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag conveniently opens up flat for easy dressing and unzips from the bottom up for quick nappy checks and changes in the night. The high quality self-locking zip is carefully sewn inside the sleeping bag lining so it won’t scratch your baby’s skin, and there are no harsh and noisy velcro patches.