Sudden infant deaths have given rise to a debate about the practicability of using baby blankets. Sleepsacks have been use in Europe for years by stressed parents who are concerned about the safety of their babies. A baby’s arm and leg movements increase as he grows. A loose sheet or a blanket used for providing warmth for a comfortable sleep can be pulled over the head anytime during sleep. This is a potential hazard as it can lead to re-breathing exhaled air or suffocation.

Most sleepsacks that you find will be without arms. Full-sleeved sleep sacks carry a risk of overheating the baby since they are closed from all sides. Overheating can be extremely harmful for infants and toddlers alike. Soft quilted arms, on the other hand, may cause negative effects of re-breathing if the arm covers the mouth. The arm holes allow free circulation of air and therefore help in avoiding these problems.

A sleepsack is a wearable blanket. And remember that even blankets do not have sleeves. At most, you can cover the arms with a blanket but as we all know recent recommendations point to the potential dangers of loose covers.

The recommended nursery temperature is 65o- 68o F. If you need to keep your baby warmer, you can adjust the baby’s clothing according to the temperature in the room. As sleepsacks complement the garment that the baby is wearing, you can change the sleep suit from a warm sleeper to lightweight pajamas. It is simply a matter of treating a sleepsack as an alternative to a blanket to ensure safety for your child while sleeping.

Sleepsacks are usually longer than the baby. The excess space, along with a tapered design allows for enough mobility. As a sleepsack is designed like a bag, the baby will never get uncovered even if he kicks a lot; an activity that babies love.

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