Sleeping Bag for Newborn?

[LuluHB]

I used a grobag on my DD from about 2 weeks of age, but still wrapped her arms so she wouldn't flap around and wake herself up. I also tucked her under a wool blanket when it was really cold at night (like the nights I stayed at my folks' house in Harvey - brrrr!) and a lighter flannelette when it wasn't so cold (the lighter just so she felt more secure). They do say on the packet you're not supposed to need anything else, but I found she did for both warmth and security for her - she wasn't going anywhere so there was no danger for her. As for clothes underneath, she had on one of those bonds grosuits with either a short or long sleeved bodysuit underneath, depending on the weather.

I found them invaluable - getting up at 3am when it was freezing and being able to pick her up without having to really take her out of her nice cocoon of warm air - she stirred far less with feeds and got back to sleep very quickly. Definitely a nice thing for a sleep deprived mummy!

[LimeSlice]

I wrapped Charlotte for the first 2 days and then she started breaking out! lol She hates having her arms restricted, so we would wrap her legs and arms loosely and then by the time she was a couple of weeks I gave up altogether and put her in a "sack" lol just a cheapie from target with arms and a sleeping bag bottom - I really dont see the point in spending $50+ on a "grobag" the one we had worked just fine. And she could still kick her legs which she loves and I didnt have to worry about her being cold.
You'll find out when she's born pretty quick what she likes and doesnt like - they let you know about it! lol Good luck

[Mollygirl]

I agree wrapping is the way to go for the first 8 weeks then you can start wrapping under the arms during the day when it is warmer and introduce the grobag at night once you start wrapping under the arms. They don't roll around so much until about 3 months so don't get uncovered.

I love grobags and used them with DS until he moved to a big bed at about 2.5 yrs.

My DD didn't have any problems moving to the grobag (we got a 1.0tog for summer at first with her) as she had been getting her arms out of the wrap. I think they feel secure in the grobag, saves heaps of washing of blankets and you have a good idea of the warmth they are getting for the temp in their room.

I wouldn't put any blankets on top of a grobag because they cannot move around as much and you don't want them tangled or too hot. Put layers on under the grobag, tonight DD is just in long sleeve suit with a singlet and it is 21 degrees in her room. As it gets cooler I will add pants and also a pj top, or a heater to increase the room temp. We bought a little electronic temp so it was easier to work out than using the grobag temp card that comes with the bags.

All the best

[Beach Mama]

I guess it depends on how cool it is in bubs room as to whether they are warm enough under or over the bag.... I know the grobag recommendation is not to use anything else over it however we found when she was under about 5 mths (pre-rolling) and in the mid-winter (2-4 months old) that we kept her room at 16 and sometimes it was cooler so even if we rugged her up underneath we didn't feel that she was warm enough so we chose to put blankets and sheets over her. Now that she is rolling, standing, crawling we will just have to use HEAPS of layers underneath the bag.

[Pandora]

yep you dont have to use the grobag brand there are many available at varying prices. Just keep in mind that SIDS recommendations are for the sleeveless/armless versions, and they should be cotton not polar fleece.

[ShootingStar]

We used a Grobag with Jesse from about 4 weeks from memory. He was getting his arms out of the wraps. You can always give it a go and if bubs isnt settling then wrap. I think the main idea of the wrap is to resemble the tightness of the womb.

Best of luck.