How to dress your baby for sleep at
Recommended outfit for sleep
BodysuitShort sleeve
For a room at 78°F (26°C), a short-sleeve bodysuit is enough.
Recommended outfit for sleep
DiaperBreathable
In your bed at 78°F (26°C), a diaper is all your baby needs.
Next to you, your baby shares your body warmth. You count as a layer, so a slightly lighter outfit is enough.
Keep your duvet at your waist and pillows away from your baby.
Recommended outfit for sleep
- BodysuitShort sleeve
Light sleep bag0.5 TOG
For a room at 78°F (26°C), a 0.5 TOG sleep bag is recommended.
What TOG meansRecommended outfit for sleep
- DiaperBreathable
In your bed at 78°F (26°C), no sleep bag is needed. A diaper is all your baby needs.
- Next to you, your baby shares your body warmth. You count as a layer, so a slightly lighter outfit is enough.
- Keep your duvet at your waist and pillows away from your baby.
For a room at 78°F (26°C), just a diaper goes under the swaddle.
Stop swaddling at the first signs of rolling. From then on, keep your baby's arms free.
Recommended outfit for sleep
- DiaperBreathable
Don't swaddle in your bed. Next to you, your baby sleeps with arms free.
- Next to you, your baby shares your body warmth. You count as a layer, so a slightly lighter outfit is enough.
- Keep your duvet at your waist and pillows away from your baby.
Guides
SleepHow to dress a baby for sleep: a safe outfit for every roomStart with the thermometer by the crib. Then pick one setup (a sleep bag, fitted sleepwear or a swaddle) and keep the crib clear.SleepSleep bag TOG ratings, explained simply2.5 TOG for 16–20°C (61–68°F), 1.0 for 20–24°C (68–75°F), 0.5 for 24–27°C (75–81°F). The clothes underneath do the fine-tuning.
