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Comparing Different Sleeping Bag Brands

Comparing Different Sleeping Bag Brands

The Sleep Store carries a wide range of sleeping bags, as we've searched for the very best we can find. This can be confusing if you are new to sleeping bags, but we aim to give you a range of fabrics, styles, composition and of course the all important budget!

While a couple of brands are better known, all our bags have a point of difference that may make them the perfect option for your baby.  Don't assume you need the most-well known or expensive brand as that's what you have heard of or all your coffee group have them. Find the latest styles in our Sleeping Bag & Suits category.

Here's a few points on each brand to help you choose:

Top of the line, high-quality brands ($140-$200):

Woolbabe

Woolbabe is our favourite brand and the one we recommend most often - we loved Woolbabe bags so much we bought the company! So we suggest starting with our gorgeous Woolbabes and seeing if these suit what benefits you are looking for in a sleeping bag. They consistently receive excellent reviews from our customers and have won several Oh Baby! awards for the Most Recommended Product.

Duvet Woolbabe Bag

Our customers report this is the warmest sleeping bag available, and we agree based on our experience using this bag in a bedroom which gets down to 14 degrees!


The thick filling of 100% Australian merino wool is unique and gives you fabulous temperature regulation and a wide bedroom temperature range the bag can be used in. The generous sizing means you will get excellent value from your bag as you don't need to size up every few months.

Customers often report their baby or toddler starts sleeping through once they changed to a woolbabe duvet bag, as their child stays warm all night.

Key features

  • Duvet weight is suitable for 18-20 degrees & under, down to approx 14 degrees.
  • 100% organic cotton lining, quilted 100% Australian Merino wool filling with a 30% Merino/70% organic cotton blend exterior.
  • Available in front or side zip styles.
  • All styles can be used with a 5-point harness in the buggy.
  • Must be gentle-washed in a wool-wash cycle with liquid wool detergent. You can low-tumble dry, but air dry is preferable. These need little washing, just air daily over the side of the cot.
  • Label - Caution: Keep away from Heat & Flame.
  • We recommend Woolbabe for a wonderful value, natural fibre bag. They are generously sized, so are long-lasting and can be passed down to siblings or friends.
  • Designed in NZ, made in China
  • Includes a free room thermometer.
  • Available in "Mini" Size 0-9 months, 3-24 Months, 2-4 Years and 3-6 years
  • Sleeved option available
  • View woolbabe range >

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3 Seasons Woolbabe Bag

We rate this bag very highly as we consider it the most versatile bag available in terms of temperature range it can be used in. We have personally used the 3 Seasons Woolbabe between 18 to 28 degrees, with baby sleeping sweetly for hot day sleeps and through the night comfortably.

No matter how hot the day, our baby was always just the right temperature. Just vary the clothing inside the bag, use only a nappy for hot day sleep and a fan with the window open. We don't know of any other similar-weight sleeping bag that can also be used down to 18 degrees.

The 30% Merino/70% organic cotton blend fabric is unique to Woolbabe, knitted each season to Woolbabe's exact specifications. It is so super soft, washes fabulously and looks gorgeous.

Key features

  • 3 Seasons weight is suitable for 18-20 degrees & up to 28 degrees - just vary the clothing inside!

  • Two layers of 30% Merino/70% organic cotton blend.

  • Available in front or side zip styles.

  • All styles can be used with a 5-point harness in the buggy.

  • Must be gentle-washed in a wool-wash cycle with liquid wool wash detergent. You can low tumble dry. These need little washing, just air daily over the side of the cot.

  • Label - Caution: Keep away from Heat & Flame.

  • We recommend Woolbabe for a wonderful value, natural fibre bag. Woolbabe sleeping bags are generously sized, so you won't need to size up every few months.
  • Designed in NZ, made in China

  • Includes a free room thermometer.

  • Available in "Mini" Size 0-9 months, 3-24 Months, 2-4 Years and 3-6 years
  • View Woolbabe range >

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The Sleep Store Jersey NZ Merino Sleeping Bag

Part of The Sleep Store NZ Merino Capsule Collection, this sleeping bag is made from 2 layers of 180gm extra fine jersey merino. It is incredibly soft to touch, super smoother and has a comfortable stretch. This natural fibre bag is specially made for the gentle care babies need in their first year.

 

Key features

  • Suitable for room temps approx 18-25 degrees celcius
  • 2 layers of 180gm extra fine jersey merino.
  • Made from NZ merino
  • Dome shoulders and side zip for easy nappy changes and airing
  • Buttery soft & supremely comfortable
  • Lightweight, breathable, high quality merino
  • Must be gentle-washed in wool-wash cycle with liquid wool detergent or hand wash. Dry immediately - lay flat or hang.
  • Label - Caution: Keep away from Heat & Flame.
  • Perfect for gifting
  • View the capsule collection >
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The Sleep Store 100% Merino Bags

A super soft, versatile range of sleeping bags made from 100% merino wool.

  • Breathable, high quality merino

  • Soft and light weight, great for children who like a stretchy, flexible sleeping bag

  • Double Layer suitable for room temperatures 16-25 degres
  • Naturally temperature regulating & moisture wicking

  • Front Zip. double ended
  • Available in sizes 0-6months

  • View full Sleep Store merino range >
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The Sleep Store Cotton/Merino Bags

Highly breathable and perfect for regualting body temperature, this 100 natural fibre sleeping bag is sper soft & cosy. It can be used year round by simply varying the layers your baby is wearing underneath.

  • Breathable, high quality merino & cotton

  • Soft and light weight, great for children who like a stretchy, flexible sleeping bag

  • Suitable for room temperatures 18-26 degrees

  • 200gm cotton outer with 200gm merino lining. Woolmark Rich blend - 19.5 microns
  • Naturally temperature regulating & moisture wicking

  • Front Zip. double ended for easy nappy changes
  • Available in sizes 3-24 months & 2-4 years

  • View full Sleep Store merino range >
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Nature Baby

A beautiful range of organic cotton and merino bags from organic experts Nature Baby.

  • Range of lovely colour and patterned options.

  • Summer bag is 100% organic cotton, 2 light layers of jersey fabric.

  • Merino/cotton bag is lined with organic merino and the exterior is organic jersey cotton.  The merino/cotton bag could be used in winter if the bedroom was generally over 18 degrees or you would need additional layers of merino clothing.

  • All bags have a buggy slot.

  • Quilted Duvet sleeping bag filled with cotton wadding and lined with merino

  • Shoulder domes on one side, one fixed shoulder and full side-zip.

  • Label - Caution: Keep away from Heat & Flame.

  • Summer bag is from $99.95, merino/cotton bags from $179, duvet weight $220.

  • Bag sizes: 0-2 years - 90cm, 2-4 years - 110cm.

  • Made in India

  • View full Nature Baby range >

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Mid price brands ($80-$140):

The Sleep Store Midweight Merino

A great value merino sleeping bag, which is super soft and versatile.

  • Breathable, high quality 100& merino wool (250gsm)

  • Woolmark Extra Fine 19.5 Microns

  • Designed for use in room temperatures above 18 degrees celcius.

  • Made of 1 layer os merino interlock fabric.

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  • Hand wash or gentle machine wash on a wool cycle with liquid wool wash. Do not tumble dry.
  • Generously sized and available in size 0-6m, 3-24m and 2-4 years.

    View Merino Midweight Bag >

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ErgoPouch

We highly recommend ergoPouch bags for the organic fabrics, ideal for babies with sensitive skin. They are also an excellent mid-price option offering excellent value.

  • An Australian label, made from beautiful natural fibres and simple, stylish design.

  • 2.5 and 3.5 tog organic cotton - cotton inside and out, with organic cotton filling for warmth. Suitable for rooms 20 degrees & under.

  • The 3.5 tog bags or winter onesies are the best if you want organic winter weight bag with no wool or polyester.

  • 0.2 - 0.5 tog bags and cocoons are ideal for mid-summer, rooms 25 degrees and over.

  • 1.0 tog is suitable for rooms 20-25 degrees.

  • ergoPouch's Cocoon Swaddle Bag is a swaddle/sleeping bag combo, which is ideal for weaning off swaddling - it can be used with one or both arms inside or out. Sizes Newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months & 6-12 months.

  • Ergo sleepsuit is a sleepsuit/sleeping bag available in a range of tog ratings

  • Ergo onesies are sleepsuits designed for kids aged 1-5 to be worn without the need for additional bedding.
  • Bags can be warm machine washed and warm tumble dried.

  • The fit of all ergo products is slim. The arm holes and neck size is quite a bit smaller than other sleeping bag and swaddle brands. If you find the neck a bit snug, you can always just not do the zipper quite to the top.

  • Most bags & sleepsuits are rated High Fire Danger. Jersey Cotton Bags are Label - Caution: Keep away from Heat & Flame.

  • Made in China

  • Bag sizes from newborn up to 4-6 years

  • View ergoPouch bags >

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Love to Dream

Love to Dream are well known for their popular Swaddle Up range, and their sleeping bags are also lovely.

  • 4 tog weights (warmth levels) so you can always get the perfect bag for your baby's room temperature.

  • Made from cotton, bamboo and polyester.

  • Great for transitioning from swaddling, with options for arms in or out.

  • Simple to wash and dry, they don't need any special care apart from closing the zipper.
  • Rated High Fire Danger

  • Front zips, and winter weight bags feature sleeves

  • View all Love to Dream Bags >

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Low-mid price quality brands ($60-$80):

The Sleep Store Organic Cotton Bags

Our Sleep Store brand cotton sleeping bags offer you fashion styles, great features and beautiful quality. Everything you could want in a mid range bag!

  • Light weight summer (0.2 Tog) is made from organic cotton. For room temps of 25-30 degrees.
  • Midweight 1.0 Tog is made from organic cotton. For room temps of 20-25 degrees.
  • Heavy-weight 3.0 Tog is made from organic cotton. For room temps below 16 degrees celcius.
  • Available in front zip.
  • GOTS-certified organic cotton
  • Easy care machine wash and tumble dry. Folllow care instructions on the garment.
  • Bag sizes: 0-6 months, 3-24 months, 2-4 years and 3-6 years
  • Receiving amazing customer feedback!
  • Priced from $49.95
  • View The Sleep Store range >
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Baby Basics by The Sleep Store

For the best value, you can't beat The Sleep Store Baby Basics range. Made from 100% cotton (please note the 2.5 tog bag has polyester fill, with cotton inner and outer), these are excellent value bags for those on a budget or those who need a back up sleeping bag or second the day care or a relative's house.

Excellent reviews from our customers.

    • Available in 0.2 Tog & 1.0 Tog 100% Cotton.

    • 2.5 Tog is 100% cotton inner & outer with polyester fill.
    • Side zips for easy opening
    • Easy care - can be low tumble dried
    • Available in three sizes - 0-6m, 6-18m and 18-36 months.


View all Baby Basics Sleeping Bags >

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Purflo Sleeping Bags

Purflo is the UK's original safe sleep brand. They are all about safe sleep - cleaner, safer and healthier sleeping environments is what started it all. Purflo always goes the extra mile by ensuring its products are made from using hypoallergenic materials and follow safe sleep guidelines

Highly recommend by The Sleep Store.

    • 0.5 Tog rated for summer and an All Seasons 2.5 Tog option.

    • Breathable mesh panels for ventilation
    • Two way zipper for easy changing
    • Can easily transition to this from the Swaddle to Sleep Bags
    • Easy to wash and dry
    • Hypoallergenic Fabric
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