https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:21:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56766 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:07:52 +0000 Mrs. Bee 56766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: we have soooo many sleepsacks because charlie has been wearing them since he was 4 months old. i've tried a lot of different brands. we have at least 4 on hand in different thicknesses (in the winter), and because he tends to throw up a lot. </p> <p>right now a halo fleece sleepsack, a grobag, and merino kids sleepsack are in our rotation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56711 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:12:40 +0000 looch 56711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to have 2 on hand in the current size, just in case one is in the wash. It's also convenient when you have to travel, you can pack one and use one at home. </p> <p>I try not to buy these too far in advance though, because the sizing and the heaviness of the fabric. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56690 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:55:01 +0000 mrs. wagon 56690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes-- RJ has never really tried to climb out of his crib and it's probably because he can't get his leg up high enough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56688 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:49:28 +0000 mrbee 56688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a friend with a baby the same age as Charlie... she can climb out of the crib, no problem. We were confused as to why Charlie hasn't done the same, and then Bee realized that Charlie's sleep sack limits his mobility! </p> <p>That gave me a lot of comfort, as I've been really worried about him climbing out of the crib lately! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56686 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:45:47 +0000 BSB 56686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the explanation. Sounds like they are very handy to have. How many sleep sacks do you need on hand? I'm assuming that they can get messy if LO has an accident. So you probably need at least 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56677 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:43:13 +0000 Mrs. Bee 56677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@EmmeBaby: grobags in the 2.5 togs are super thick. baby deedee is available on amazon.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Deedee-Sleep-Sleeping-Dream-Medium/dp/B005LLWKUG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1327290355&#038;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Deedee-Sleep-Sleeping-Dream-Medium/dp/B005LLWKUG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1327290355&#038;sr=8-1</a></p> <p>i'm going to keep charlie in a sleep sack as long as possible! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56651 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:41:48 +0000 EmmeBaby 56651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies Where do I find babydeedee!?! I find Halo/ Grobag isn't warm enough... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56562 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:10:40 +0000 T.H.O.U. 56562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a heavy one (forget the brand) and a light weight one (Aden and Anais). We used to swaddle and now use these. She has never wiggled out of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56552 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:54:54 +0000 Rubies 56552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>babydeedee is awesome and the arms dont get stuck in at all, it is a perfect fit. lo stays toasty warm! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56549 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:42:34 +0000 SAHM0811 56549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you get the size right, the arm holes shouldn't be so large so that a baby could get its arms out of it. I mean, of course anything is possible, but I don't think it's likely at all especially in the early months when babies aren't too mobile in their sleep.</p> <p>I think sleep sacks are primarily popular because of safety issues. You'd rather a baby wear a blanket than to have a loose blanket in the crib that could find its way over the baby's face, etc... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56547 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:32:31 +0000 Andrea 56547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MegWag: nah, I don't think that can happen? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56545 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:03:44 +0000 chopsuey 56545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MegWag: My LO has never gotten her arms out of her sack! It's almost impossible for them to I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56537 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:30:45 +0000 MegWag 56537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: Yeah, I know... there are the arm holes. But that's the finagling of which I speak- can they not get their arms out of the holes and into the sack? Or am I worrying about things that don't really happen? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56532 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:12:20 +0000 Andrea 56532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MegWag: they have their arms out. It does not swaddle. Swaddle sleep sacks give you the ability to keep the arms down. So there are two different kinds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56517 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:12:04 +0000 looch 56517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We transitioned to a sleepsack after the swaddle. We used an Aiden and Anais muslin one in the summer when you just need a little something to continue the routine. Now we use a fleece one by Halo, the early walker with the little holes for the feet, making it easier for the kidlet to stand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56513 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:58:04 +0000 MegWag 56513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks guys. I guess I hadn't realized that it's in addition to PJs. I thought it was in place of... So it's like a wearable blanket....<br /> I know they're zipped in, but can't they still finagle their arms so that they could move around inside it, or is it more fitted than that? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56509 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:39:03 +0000 mrs. wagon 56509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>it's like a dress that zips down the front, but the bottom is sewed up. So it's impossible to wriggle out of. It doesn't replace pajamas-- you wear it over them. If I tried to put a regular blanket on RJ, he'd be uncovered the first second I laid him down in the crib. </p> <p>It's just one of those things that doesn't really make sense until you have the baby... and then it's a necessity. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56506 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:25:21 +0000 Andrea 56506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is no way for them to wiggle out since they are zipped up. The zipper goes from top to bottom so they would need to reach down to their feet to unzip. I think my LO would be cold in just PJs since we keep the temp at 71 so sleep sack plus PJs is perfect. We use Halo brand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56505 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:25:16 +0000 ohapostrophe 56505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the deedee sleepsack that @chopsuey119 mentioned. We LOVE it. In addition to keeping them warm, the heavier weight ones also act as kind of a mini swaddle, keeping them from flailing around a little bit and waking themselves up so easily. We didn't start using one right away, but noticed a huge improvement in sleep as soon as we tried it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56497 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:12:38 +0000 heffalump 56497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in Florida so it just depends on the weather for us. If it's really cold we'll put her in a sleep sack,keeps her nice and warm. She can't get out of it, it's zipped up on her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56496 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:11:27 +0000 chopsuey 56496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I responded to this on my iphone but the page isn't loading for some reason.<br /> So I'll post again. Basically, at 4 months or so LOs start moving around so it's impossible to keep a blanket on them. I used to put my LO in a thick, footed, long sleeve onesie when she went to bed. In the middle of the night I noticed her skin was cool to the touch--even when our thermostat is set at 70-72.<br /> The baby deedee sleep sack we have is AMAZING. I just put her in thin, long sleeved sleep clothes and she stays nice and toasty throughout the night. It also moves with her and isn't restrictive so she sleeps well and can roll around as she pleases.<br /> It's a must buy in my opinion. One of my favorite baby items. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56495 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:11:01 +0000 chopsuey 56495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>iphone posted it. :P see below for my comment! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-so-great-about-sleep-sacks#post-56492 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:58:25 +0000 MegWag 56492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I keep reading about sleep sacks and I just don't get why they are better than sleep suits or pjs or whatever... can someone help me understand?<br /> Also, my husband wants to know if the babies really stay wearing them the way they should. He thinks they'd wriggle out of them and it's be the same as having a blanket. </p>