The Ultimate Guide to Baby Sleepsuits and Sleeping Bags

Sleepsuits are like onesies for babies. They're a cosy little pouch of comfort for your baby to sleep in, ensuring warmth and comfort throughout the night. They are a popular choice for babies and toddlers because they can't be kicked off at night, which means that baby stays warm and safe. The snug cocoon of a sleepsuit is also a wonderful signal to baby that it is bedtime.

Many people get confused between baby sleepsuits and babygrows, but really, they're the same thing. Babysuit is the generic name, while babygrow is an American brand of suits. We love the beautiful patterns on the sleepsuits by My Little Pie and Kissy Kissy – two popular brands using super soft and stretch cotton to ensure your baby has the most comfortable night’s sleep.

This depends on the temperature in the room. In colder months, you might want to get some bodyvests for the baby to wear under the sleepsuit. This will ensure that the baby is as warm as possible. For temperatures above 27 degrees, just a vest and nappy without the sleepsuit will do the trick.

The great thing about sleepsuits is they will cover the baby's feet so there’s no need for fiddly socks that are easily pushed off by little ones.

Your baby's sleepsuit should have a little wiggle room for your baby to move freely during the night. The baby's feet should reach towards the bottom of the suit, leaving a little space if needed.

It would be best if you avoid buying a sleepsuit that is too big. Your baby's head should not be able to slip through the neck hole when the suit is fastened. It would help if you bought a suit that corresponds with your child's age and no bigger.

In some climates a sleepsuit will be enough for your baby to sleep in soundly at night, particularly in warmer climates and during hot seasons. However, in cooler climates more layers might be needed. You can layer a sleepsuit with a bodyvest or use a baby sleeping bag as a safe way to keep your baby at the ideal temperature throughout the night. Baby sleeping bags fasten at the shoulders and around the side so that baby can’t wriggle out of them, keeping them perfectly warm. 

Tartine et Chocolat have a gorgeous range of padded baby sleeping bags offering a soft and cosy cocoon for your baby to rest within. We also have super soft muslin sleeping bags by aden + anais for a lighter option in the warmer months.

Ensure your baby is perfectly comfortable and warm when they rest with our extensive range of baby sleepsuits and baby sleeping bags here at Childrensalon.