About Baby Language

Anyone who has had a baby will understand the fear that comes with looking after them.  The responsibility to look after this new life can almost be overwhelming – especially for first time parents.  Perhaps the most worrying time is during the night when we need to get our much needed sleep, but when we can’t switch off to the possibilities of cot death, overheating, or our child being too cold.  Read on to discover the best kinds of bedding sets that will provide safety and comfort to your child all year round.

Most popular bedding items

One item of baby bedding which is ever increasing in popularity is the grobag; a sleeping bag with armholes and straps.  The straps, which go over the baby’s shoulders, stops them from wriggling under the bedding; removing the chances of suffocation.  As the majority of parents will first dress their baby in a vest and an all in one before placing them in the grobag; their whole body is protected from the cold.  If you prefer a more traditional style of bedding sets then there are still safe options; such as cellular blankets.  These items are knitted with quite large gaps to allow air to flow through, which allows your baby to breathe if they find their way under the blanket.

Mix and match

We suggest that a mixture of these two types of bedding sets is the best solution and can provide appropriate protection all year round.  When the weather is at its coldest use the grobag and a cellular blanket or two pulled up to the baby’s armpits.  For midrange temperature spells during autumn and spring you can usually use the grobag on its own.  As the temperatures soar in the summer a cellular blanket on its own should prove sufficient for a child already dressed in vest and all in one.

In hot climates

In countries where the summers are very warm you may want to consider either removing a layer of clothing from the baby or using no bedding sets at all.  Remember that it is always better for your baby to be too cold than too warm; if they are cold then they will let you know by crying or whimpering, but overheating can be a cause of cot death.

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