sleeping bags...

Well I'm still on the hunt - tried Big W, Target & Myer today and only Myer had them, but they were travel ones with a slit front & bag which I don't think I'd use and don't particularly want... so the hunt continues (might wait & see what Santa brings). Interesting point re the length, even though X's issues is more likely to be with width than length atm hehe.... hmm just googled dreambags, they look great!

I'm actually tempted to get one grobag (there's a really cute panda design! I'm such a sap!) & one dreamtime bag (they are better priced!)and see what i prefer!

Tutmae, I found I needed to wrap X to start with (otherwise he startled himself awake) and he seemed to sleep better wrapped. But now since about 10ish weeks he gets out of all wraps & blankets... and I really want to use the sleeping bags all the time.

PP, LuluHB, Laranna thanks for the info...

LuluHB - you said your bubs were quite long... what kinda percentile long? X is 75th percentile for height & weight (being re-measured tomorrow) so... not sure how that might compare.

Here's another question... he's nearly 3 months, could I get away with just getting a 6-12 month size then I'd get longer wear out of it? do you really need it to be smaller? (I guess it might be better fit at the shoulders arms if I get the right size...:dunno:).

Thanks again!!

belfie, on the 0-6 months grobags they have snaps under the arms so you can make the arm holes smaller by doing up the snaps to fit bubs better. They don't have them on the 6-18months grobags though. DS went into the 6-18mth size about a month or so ago and the arm holes are huge on him but he doesn't seem to have any trouble with it, as in his arms don't get lost into the bag or anything like that.

belf - the dream bags have snaps under the arms :)

Lulu -0 i use blankets too :) hehe but being safe with advice!

I used blankets too over the Grobags in winter and she never overheated, and her room was 16 with a small heater! :)

Belfie - Have a look at the Snugtime ones at DJ's if you go there as well!

lol I just googled the snugtime ones... I see they have pirate designs... that's done it. DH will be fixated on the pirate style :rofl: did I mention i have TWO little boys?

I used grobag and snugtime with DS and will get a couple of different brands this time so I have enough (dont have all sizes, and opposite seasons)

The main thing I was told to look for and that sids recommend is that the bag is sleeveless. You can change what your baby is wearing underneath to suit the room temperature. (pjs, long sleeves, short sleeves etc)

And also not to use any other blankets in addition to the sleeping bag.

Hi

Just wanted to add that I have used the Dreambag sleeping bags with my second son and have been really impressed with them.

I like the fact that even in the bigger sizes the zip still goes from the side (rather than down the front like the grobags).

In winter I would put a light weight blanket over the top of my bub we live in an old farm house with high ceilings and no insulation so could get very cold at night.

Good luck choosing

We've got grobags here and DD loves them. I tend to buy them on sale from Bambini Pronto - you can often get the old stock for a lot cheaper.

One tip though - don't buy ones with white around the neck. No matter how often I wash it, it just gets yucky from all the dribble. Definitely go for colour!

well I bought 2 Snugtime ones from DJ's today - yay! (I just couldn't face the thought of Boxing Day sales crowds, so didn't want to wait!). I've still got my eye on the Grobag panda one... but all the grobag designs in DJ's were icky IMO... (did I mention this was also about fashion? haha).

And thanks for the tip re sleeveless Rayray, that's a good point.
Cally - luckily I didn't buy white necked ones... but I'll remember that too!

Don't forget places like baby bunting too for sleeping bags.

Don't worry I didn't like the grobag designs either. My DS's was red with white stars on it because I couldn't find any designs I liked ;) I can't remember who made his.

For Aidyn I used only Grobags, and could only afford one in each size.

For Eva I was more prepared, looking around for bargains, and I got a beautiful Dreambag from the UK for less than $25 - the quality was just as good, if not better than a Grobag. Unfortunately DreamBag now have an AU website, so the price of them has doubled since I bought one.

Online I also found a Living Textiles sleeping bag on clearance for $20 - again, wonderful quality!

There are also cheaper makes on Ebay... but the quality and fit is not quite as good, I think the brand is Cozy Touch?

I also picked up a thin stretchy cotton bag from Best & Less for only $10, and this is the one that Eva wears on the cooler summer nights (on the hot nights she doesn't need anything at all anymore!).

Good luck in your search...