By six months, when babies can move about in their cribs, most parents find it more practical to put them to bed in sleep bags or sleepers than to try to keep blankets over them. Since they simply crawl out from under the blanket covers.
The bags are shaped like long nighties that cover the feet and have sleeves. Many can be let out in the length and shoulders as the child grows. The sleepers are shaped like coveralls or snowsuits and enclose each leg separately, including the foot.
These come in various fabrics, and the most comfortable one is the cotton sleep bags. Most of the babies feel comfortable in cotton sleep covers as they find it soft and go to sleep instantly in it. However, to look good, other sleep bags are also available in market which come in different types of fabrics and types.
The sole of the foot may be of tough, nonskid material. It is most convenient when the zipper goes from neck to foot. Check the insides of the feet regularly. They can collect hair, which can wind around the baby's toes and be painful.
If a baby or child is going to sleep in a room warm enough that you would be comfortable wearing a cotton shirt or sleeping under a cotton blanket, the baby's bag or sleeper shouldn't be warmer than cotton blanketing. If the room is cold enough that an adult would require good wool or acrylic blanket for covering, the baby will need a heavier bag or sleeper and a blanket.
The Author "Tom Schavo" is an expert baby care adviser who worked for several multinational companies. Although a professional with rich experience, he quit his position in these companies to finally open up his own Baby Care consulting forum. He also provides free advise on baby care related problems and runs a site on baby care.
