10 Best Sleep Sacks for Newborns and Toddlers, According to Parents 2023
10.03.2023 - 01:55
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and can only do so much to create a soothing environment, sometimes your newborn or toddler needs physical touch to feel secure and sleep more soundly through the night. That's where sleep sacks come in.
“The greatest benefit of a sleep sack is that it is a safe, wearable blanket that can't fall off,” says Xan Coffman, founder of and a sleep consultant who has worked with hundreds of families to help their little ones rest better at night. They can help your baby feel safe and warm and cozy when they don’t know how to tuck themselves in with a blanket in the middle of the night.
Because of this, sleep sacks are recommended by sleep consultants and pediatricians alike until 2 to 3 years old, says Coffman.Sleep sacks tend to be sleeveless and fasten with zippers, but you can also find long-sleeved ones for winter, or footless ones if your baby tends to overheat. You don’t need anything fancy, like a weighted sleep sack, either.
(In fact, advises against weighted sleep sacks.) Instead, look for lightweight bamboo or muslin options, says Coffman. “They are so incredibly soft and comfortable, and they're slightly more breathable than cotton.” If you’re looking for a , a , or a , you can't go wrong with a sleep sack, and these are the ones the parents we polled, and reviewers alike, say are the very best.All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.
However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Made of 100 percent muslin, this sleeveless sleep sack has a nice and roomy A-line design that won’t feel too restrictive. For your convenience, it also has a two-way zipper to make those middle-of-the-night diaper changes easier and faster for you, plus
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