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Everything You Need To Know: The Top 15 Toddler Sleep Sacks & Wearable Blankets

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Overview

Did you know that as many as 3,500 infants die annually in the US because of sleep-related reasons? (1)

Many of these infant deaths are attributed to SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and accidental suffocation in bed. (1)

While it might be tempting to put lots of pillows, soft toys, and blankets around your baby to make them more comfortable, doing this could actually be dangerous to your child.

Newborn babies are particularly prone to involuntary movements due to the Moro or startle reflex.

In response to a sudden movement or noise, your baby might suddenly extend his arm or arch his back before curling back to the original position.

You shouldn’t worry because this reflex action is natural. But the sudden, jerking movement could move a blanket or pillow over your child’s face and lead to suffocation.

The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommends that your baby should sleep on a bed with a firm, safe, and sturdy surface. Car seats and strollers shouldn’t be used as your baby’s primary bed. (2)

Also, your baby’s bed should be free from loose blankets, soft toys, crib bumpers, or anything that could cause entrapment, suffocation, or strangulation. (2)

To keep your baby warm and comfortable, you may opt for a sleep sack instead of using regular blankets.

A wearable baby sleeping bag has a special design. The armholes let your baby wear the upper part like regular clothes, but the lower portion is a snug blanket that’s secured by a zipper.

These 2-in-1 sleepwear-and-blankets aren’t just for babies but for toddlers and older kids, too.

You can find our top choices for wearable blankets and toddler sleep sacks below.

The Top 15 Toddler Sleep Sacks & Wearable Blankets

In choosing sleep sacks, sleepwear, and other garments for your baby, it’s a good idea to check the TOG (Thermal Overall Grade) rating.

This unit of measurement is used to show the level of warmth and insulation that a garment can give your baby:

  • A lower TOG rating can keep your child cooler; best for warm or hot summer months
  • A higher TOG rating can keep your child warm; best for colder winter months

Note that wearing clothes with higher TOG can lead to overheating, especially during hot or humid days. So, it’s still best to check the body temperature of your little one.

Here’s a handy guide to the ideal room temperature based on the sleepwear’s TOG ratings:

  • 0.2 TOG: between 75°F and 81°F
  • 1.0 TOG: between 68°F to 75°F
  • 2.5 TOG: between 61°F to 68°F
  • 3.5 TOG: below 61°F

If you’re looking for the best sleep sacks, you can choose one from the following:

Continue reading to learn more about these sleep sacks, including their key features and TOG ratings.

Burt’s Bees Beekeeper Organic Baby Wearable Blanket

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Key Features

  • Material: 100% certified organic cotton
  • TOG Rating: 0.5
  • Best Features: Zipper features interior zipper guard and covers for safety
  • For easy diaper changes, this sleep sack opens from the bottom

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It’s made from GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified organic cotton.

Cons

  • Some customers complained about the zipper getting damaged easily.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

My baby has never liked sleep sacks, but these Burt’s Bees Beekeepers are extra long and roomy, so she doesn’t feel constricted.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Negative Reviews

Well, I’m so sad to share that these wonderful sacks are, in fact, not safe for babies. The zippers break, and this means you can come in, and the baby is half in half out of the sack, creating an extremely unsafe situation.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Baby Deedee Sleep Nest Fleece

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Key Features

  • Material: Fleece (100% polyester)
  • TOG Rating: 1.2
  • Best Features: Shoulder straps and high-quality inverted zipper for an easy diaper change
  • Universal sizes with plenty of variations in colors and prints

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Inverted zippers and snap-on shoulder straps could make changing diapers easy even in the middle of the night.

Cons

  • Some customers complain about the product’s zipper breaking down after just a few uses.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

Snaps at the shoulders let you put the child into the sleep sack once they’ve already fallen asleep. The zipper in the middle that zips down makes it easily accessible in the dark, and since it zips down, it will never be poking them in the face.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Negative Reviews

I bought this, and after the first wash, the zipper came off, and now it cannot even be used. Very unhappy with the product.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Aden + Anais Adjustable Swaddle Wrap

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Key Features

  • Material: 100% cotton
  • TOG Rating: Not indicated
  • Best Features: Baby swaddle wrap that transforms into a sleep sack

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It’s a cotton wearable blanket.
  • It’s machine washable.

Cons

  • Some parents worry that the flap design at the top of this swaddling wrap could cover their baby’s face.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

My little dude falls asleep quicker and stays asleep longer when wrapped up in these.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Negative Reviews

I love this brand’s muslin blankets, but I will not be purchasing swaddles from them. They are junk.” – Reviewer on Aden + Anais website.

Aden + Anais Cotton Muslin Sleeping Bag

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Key Features

  • Material: Muslin (plain-woven cotton fabric)
  • TOG Rating: 1.0
  • Best Features: Breathable cloth may help reduce overheating risks
  • Machine washable

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • The thin, breathable muslin material and the sleeveless design make this baby sleep bag ideal for use during warm days.

Cons

  • Many customers complained about the zippers breaking down after just a few uses.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

We LOVE this sleep sack for our little one, especially in the summertime. It’s breathable and light, but keeps our daughter warm through the night.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Negative Reviews

This sleep sack is just so cheaply made. After one wash and three wears, the zipper came apart.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

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Key Features

  • Material: 100% cotton
  • TOG Rating: 0.5 to 1.5, depending on the style you pick
  • Best Features: Two-way three-end zippers for easy diaper changes
  • Zipper guard for extra protection
  • Open leg design, with extra legroom
  • Long sleeves

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • The design can make it easier to change diapers in the middle of the night.

Cons

  • Some customers complained that the instructions or descriptions on the garment are in Chinese.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

Yes, it is made in China. Yes, the description is in Chinese. However, after washing it in warm water and drying it on low, it becomes very soft, and cozy.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Negative Reviews

Says organic on Amazon, but everything is in a different language on the actual garment, so I doubt if it really is organic. No universal symbols that state organic.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Nine States Baby Soft Organic Cotton Sleeping Bag

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Key Features

  • Material: Organic cotton
  • TOG Rating: 1.0
  • Best Features: Wearable sleep sack with legs
  • Zip closure design can make diaper changes easy

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • This sleep sack features a unisex design with cute prints.
  • It comes at an affordable price.

Cons

  • Some parents complained about the quality of the cloth and zippers.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

The warmest, coziest way to keep babies & toddlers warm without a blanket.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Negative Reviews

This wearable blanket really scratched up my baby’s face/chin.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Michley Sleepsack

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Key Features

  • Material: Polyester and cotton
  • TOG Rating: 1.5
  • Best Features: Cute cartoon character and animal designs
  • The zipper opens from top to bottom for easier diaper changes.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Kids might find the cartoon patterns interesting.
  • It’s cute and affordable.

Cons

  • Some customers complained about the sleep sack’s quality.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

This is a great little sleep sack. Its sizing is very flexible, so I don’t have to buy a new one every six months.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Negative Reviews

The threading always seems to come off easily; the zipper gets snagged 95% of the time. Already went through three returns.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Miracle Sleeping Bag

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Key Features

  • Material: 100% cotton
  • TOG Rating: Not indicated
  • Best Features: Padded underarms may prevent chafing
  • Zip bottom allows easy diaper change

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It’s a cotton sleep sack with a scoop neck design that keeps the cloth away from your baby’s chin.

Cons

  • Some customers complained about the sleep sack being too long for their baby.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

Love it. This sleeper works great!! You can tell when you open the package that it is top quality.” – Reviewer on Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Negative Reviews

I ordered the 12-24 month size because my baby is in 12-month clothes. When I opened it up, I couldn’t believe it. It was bigger enough for a 4-year-old. It was way too long!! I had to return it.” – Reviewer on Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Halo Early Walker Lightweight Knit Wearable Blanket

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Key Features

  • Material: Lightweight knit
  • TOG rating: 0.5
  • Best features: Wearable blanket with foot openings
  • Allows easy diaper changes
  • Machine washable

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It features fitted foot openings for tucking your child’s feet during bedtime.

Cons

  • Product recall: Halo Sleepsacks with pink satin flowers were recalled starting August 21, 2013, for possible choking hazards from the flower embellishment. The recall affected products with GPU (Garment Production Units): 2701, 2781, 2886, 2887, 3007, 3035, and 3142. Customers were instructed to remove the flowers and were provided with replacement products. (3)

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

My daughter sleeps so much better in this sleep sack! She stays warm all night and can’t kick it off like a blanket.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Negative Reviews

Beware of faulty zippers if you buy these! My baby wore hers for less than a week when the zipper teeth came apart while she slept, splitting from the top.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Nested Bean Zen Sack

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Key Features

  • Material: 100% super soft, breathable cotton
  • TOG Rating: 2.5
  • Best Features: Gently weighted sleep sack
  • The two-way zipper can make diaper change easier
  • Shoulder snaps have two tabs that you can adjust as your little one grows
  • Exceeds rigorous safety standards: free BPA (bisphenol A), phthalates, and other toxic chemicals
  • Machine washable and dryer safe

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It features a lightly weighted area on the chest that mimics the sensation of your palm.
  • This sleep sack can be worn both ways. It may be safe for use by tummy sleepers who roll independently.
  • The two-way zipper allows easy diaper changes, even in the middle of the night.

Cons

  • Some customers complained that the sleep sack they received smelled bad.
  • It might be pricier than other brands.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

My little man has slept so much better with the sleep sack! He wears a onesie underneath it, and if it’s extra chilly, I throw a light blanket over his feet. He sleeps so well!” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Negative Reviews

They arrived with the most horrific chemical smell. I could smell it through the shipping package. Had to put them outside and wash my hands; they smelled so bad.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

SleepingBaby Swaddle Transition Zipadee-Zip

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Key Features

  • Material: 100% polyester
  • TOG Rating: Not indicated
  • Best Features: A swaddling blanket that turns into a sleep sack
  • Unique starfish design

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • The unique starfish design can provide an enclosed swaddle feeling without limiting your baby’s movement.

Cons

  • The design prevents kids from standing up or walking.
  • Some parents think that the extra fabric on the arms could cover your baby’s face if your child likes to sleep with arms up.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

We love it. The first night was a little rough, but I stuck with it, and she has been sleeping as long as she did when swaddled.” – Reviewer on SleepingBaby website.

Negative Reviews

Horrible product. It is a total hazard for your baby, don’t buy it. It doesn’t take into account the movements of your baby. If your baby likes sleeping with the arms up, the fabric will completely cover your baby’s face.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

TealBee Dreamsuit

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Key Features

  • Material: 30% cotton, 70% rayon made from bamboo
  • TOG Rating: 0.8 to 1.2, depending on the variant
  • Best Features: Baby sleeping bag with legs

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • This wearable blanket is machine washable.
  • It zips up for easy diaper change.
  • It may be used all year round.

Cons

  • Some customers complained about the product’s unexpected low quality and pointed out that it’s pricier than other brands.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

Material is soft and a good weight. I like that it has both sleeves and feet. The feet look like they may be more breathable than fleece sleepers.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Negative Reviews

The material sheds spider web-like fibers all of the time, and my suit had a hole in the heel from being poorly sewn.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Love To Dream Swaddle Inventa Sleep Bag

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Key Features

  • Material: 100% cotton
  • TOG Rating: 0.5
  • Best Features: Special cooling system

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • It’s a stylish wearable blanket with unisex prints.
  • It’s lightweight and has a vented cooling system that may prevent overheating.

Cons

  • It can be considered pricier than other brands.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

I love the vents on it, so I can open them when I feel it’s very warm. I like the holes also for use in a car seat or stroller.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Negative Reviews

‘Gadgets’ like the mesh-lined zippers running over the length of the bag, snap fasteners and two stuff Velcro-lined slits on the lower end on the back and front of the bag just overload the bag and the thin material.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

ErgoPouch Sleep Sack 3.5 TOG

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Key Features

  • Material: Organic cotton certified by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)
  • TOG Rating: 3.5
  • Best Features: Sleep sack that converts to a sleepsuit using four-way zippers
  • Certified skin-friendly and non-toxic
  • Machine washable

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • The zippers can help promote overnight toilet training.
  • It has fold-over cuffs and 1.0 TOG sleeves.
  • It’s also feeding tube-friendly.

Cons

  • Some parents think the numerous zippers make this sleep sack difficult to use.
  • Product recall: On April 5, 2019, Health Canada announced the recall of ErgoPouch Explorer Sleep Suit Bags for failing to meet flammability requirements under Canadian law. The recall affected the following UPCs (universal product codes): 9319064114273, 9319064114280, 9319064117366, 9319064117373, 9319064117434, and 9319064117335. Affected customers were advised to return the affected items for store credit. (4)

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

We’ve used a lot of sleep sacks, and this is my favorite for winter! My toddler loves that he can walk in these sleep sacks or have his legs together for a more traditional fit.” – Reviewer on the ErgoPouch website.

Negative Reviews

I liked the idea of this product for my 6-month-old, but, man, it is hard work getting my wriggly one into (one during) nighttime, and tantrums are assured. I would recommend a full-length zipper for easy access as the current half-length is a struggle.” – Reviewer on the ErgoPouch website.

Woolino 4-Season Australian Merino Wool Sleep Bags

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Key Features

  • Material: 100% merino wool liner and 100% organic cotton outer
  • TOG Rating: 1.0
  • Best Features: Universal size that lets this wearable blanket adjust with your baby’s growth
  • Underarm snaps let you adjust the blanket to your baby’s size
  • Two-way zipper for an easy diaper change and dressing

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • The outer part is made from GOTS certified organic cotton, while the inner lining is made from 100% Australian merino wool.
  • The product comes with a dressing guide and nursery thermometer.

Cons

  • It’s more expensive than the other brands we reviewed.

What Customers Say

Positive Reviews

High quality and perfect for every season.” – Reviewer on Woolino website.

Negative Reviews

Extremely disappointed with this product, especially given the price. Mine started to pill within the first week of using it! I also noticed the treading coming undone.” – Reviewer on Amazon.

Toddler Sleep Sack FAQs

Are Sleep Sacks Safe?

Wearable blankets may be safer than loose blankets because your baby wears the upper part, ensuring that the blanket won’t cover their face.

Are Sleep Sacks Alright for Babies Who Can Rollover?

These baby sleeping bags typically move along with your baby’s movement but also provide better legroom.

Why Are Sleep Sacks Sleeveless?

The armholes of the sleeveless sleep sacks can help provide better airflow and circulation, preventing overheating.

When Should Toddler Stop Using Sleep Sack?When Should Your Kids Stop Using Sleep Sacks?

There’s no specific deadline over when kids should stop using sleep sacks. Often, the decision may lie on an older child’s preference to wear one or picking a loose blanket.

Should A 2 Year Old Wear A Sleep Sack?

At this age, your child may be past the suffocation risk for blankets, but you can still let them wear a sleep sack if you both want to. The sleep sack can be useful for toddlers who love to kick their blankets off.

When Should You Convert To A Toddler Bed?

There’s no specific age to start doing this, but some parents wait until their child is at least 18 months old or even three years old before converting to a toddler bed.

Summary & Recommendation

In choosing sleepwear, blankets, sleeping bags, and other items your baby needs for sleeping, you should always consider comfort and safety.

Many parents also consider the price tag and whether the clothing item can adjust with the child’s growth.

Organic, chemical-free sleeping bags may be safer options for your little one, but they’re usually more expensive.

But different parents might prefer different kinds of toddler sleep sacks, depending on their babies’ needs.

Considering these factors, we recommend the following:

Best Overall Baby Sleep Sack

Best Sleep Sack with Legs

Best Muslin Sleep Sack

Best Wool Sleep Sack

Best Fleece Sleep Sack

Best Weighted Sleep Sack

Best 2-in-1 Sleep Sack

Best Winter Sleep Sack

Best Sleep Sack with Sleeves

Best Organic Sleep Sack

Best Fabric

Cutest Prints

Best Newborn Sleep Sack

Best Summer Sleep Sack

Best Baby Sleepsuit

 

 

 

 

REFERENCES

(1) https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/138/5/e20162938.long

(2) https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/sids/conditioninfo/reduce

(3) https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/halo-sleepsacks-wearable-blankets-recalled

(4) https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/69516r-eng.php

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