Sleep sack question

flowerpower

Tue, Dec 19 2023, 11:38 pm

Why do people use it???? What is the meaning behind it?

amother

Blonde

Tue, Dec 19 2023, 11:41 pm

It’s safer than a blanket can’t block their faces. Or for kids that don’t stay covered and are cold

scruffy

Tue, Dec 19 2023, 11:42 pm

Blankets are considered a suffocation risk for babies under one and therefore some people use sleep sacks once they are past the swaddling age. Some toddlers get super used to it and still like to sleep in one when older.

amother

DarkYellow

Tue, Dec 19 2023, 11:44 pm

Meaning behind it? It’s not a minhag. There’s no ‘meaning’ It’s a safe sleep measure

bsy

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 6:56 am

I don't give a blanket until around 2 so I use a sleep sack until then

teachkids

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 6:58 am

As everyone said, it's a safer alternative to a blanket for babies. It also keeps my toddlers from climbing out of their cribs for an extra few months. (goal is to stay in their crib till they turn 2

amother

Ivory

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 11:58 am

I love sleep sacks. My kids would just kick off the blanket and then they would be cold. This way, they're warm and stay warm during the night. It also avoids any concern around blankets ending up over baby's face.
It is an added bonus that they can't climb out the crib until they figure out how to get out the sleep sack.

GLUE

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 12:11 pm

Why is a sleep sack better then a sleeper with legs?

scruffy

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 12:11 pm

GLUE wrote:

Why is a sleep sack better then a sleeper with legs?

It's not instead of pajamas, it's used in addition to pajamas.

GLUE

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 12:52 pm

scruffy wrote:

It's not instead of pajamas, it's used in addition to pajamas.

When I put my babies to bed I would put on an undershirt, pj, with a sleeper on top.

The sleep sack goes on top of that? Or it's instead of the sleeper?

scruffy

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 12:54 pm

GLUE wrote:

When I put my babies to bed I would put on an undershirt, pj, with a sleeper on top.

The sleep sack goes on top of that? Or it's instead of the sleeper?

Yes, the sleep sack would go on top of that. It's instead of a blanket.

groovy1224

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 12:54 pm

GLUE wrote:

When I put my babies to bed I would put on an undershirt, pj, with a sleeper on top.

The sleep sack goes on top of that? Or it's instead of the sleeper?

A sleep sack is literally just a wearable blanket. It is not used instead of any layers of clothing.

Ema of 5

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 12:55 pm

GLUE wrote:

When I put my babies to bed I would put on an undershirt, pj, with a sleeper on top.

The sleep sack goes on top of that? Or it's instead of the sleeper?

What is a sleeper? When I put my baby to sleep, he gets a onesie (undershirt) footy pajamas, and a sleep sack. There are no sleeves to it, his arms go through the arm holes.

GLUE

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 12:59 pm

Ema of 5 wrote:

What is a sleeper? When I put my baby to sleep, he gets a onesie (undershirt) footy pajamas, and a sleep sack. There are no sleeves to it, his arms go through the arm holes.

A sleeper is a one peace garment, with feet and sleeves and a zipper down the front

Elilove

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 1:03 pm

GLUE wrote:

A sleeper is a one peace garment, with feet and sleeves and a zipper down the front

If you put on a sleeper over his pajamas, then it’s the same thing as putting a sleep sack over his pajamas. You don’t need both. It’s just an extra layer over the pjs.

amother

Blueberry

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 1:04 pm

I dont get it either.
Sleep sack does not look comfortable.

And Im in my 30s with a baby under 1 yrs old.
I use a blanket under her arms, until chest.

Ema of 5

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 1:04 pm

GLUE wrote:

A sleeper is a one peace garment, with feet and sleeves and a zipper down the front

So a sleep sack is also one piece, but doesn’t have arms or feet- it’s an actual sack.
Can you post a picture or link? I’ll post one too.

Ema of 5

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 1:08 pm

This is what I use. I only use them at night, not when he takes a nap during the day.

SwaddleDesigns Microfleece... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007.....share

amother

Bronze

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 1:08 pm

see link

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I actually bought this type of blanket bec the daycare I sent my oldest to required this and did not allow blankets and honestly I love them.. I have a few and I only use them on my little babies..

this way iknow theyre warm and it feels safer.. although I get made fun of for it by my family

amother

Mulberry

Wed, Dec 20 2023, 1:09 pm

amother Blueberry wrote:

I dont get it either.
Sleep sack does not look comfortable.

And Im in my 30s with a baby under 1 yrs old.
I use a blanket under her arms, until chest.

In the Uk the advice is not to use any blankets until at least over one.
A sleep sack solves this problem as it is a wearable blanket so baby will stay warm without having to worry about the risk of suffocation.
Thats why I always used one