Best baby and toddler sleeping bag 2021: Lightweight, safety-conscious and organic

Best: Baby sleeping bag

Rating: 10/10

Although a little more expensive than others on test, Mori’s organic sleeping bag comes with a whole host of clever features, making it well worth the money. These include a two-way zip which came in very useful in the middle of the night, and poppers to adjust the overall length. This makes this bag suitable for babes weighing from just 4kg, up to two years of age, so you should get plenty of use out of it. And if they tend to fall asleep in their buggy, there’s an opening for a pushchair belt, so you can slide them straight into the crib when you get home. Hurrah!

It comes in five neutral shades and can also be personalised with your little one’s initials, making this super snuggly number an excellent gift.

Best: 1.0 tog baby sleeping bag

Rating: 9/10

Part of Mamas & Papas bestselling “welcome to the world” collection, this all-white lightweight sleeping bag (complete with “hello little star” embroidery and textured stripe), will complement the rest of the nursery. Made from soft but durable cotton jersey, we found it washed well and was practical to use thanks to a zip that starts from under the baby’s left armpit and loops right the way around the bottom of the bag for easy nappy changes. Multiple poppers around the neck and underarms ensure a perfect fit from 0-6 months, making this a brilliant all-rounder for the early months.

Best: Blow the budget buy

Rating: 9/10

Granted, it’s not cheap, however it’s clear a lot of thought has gone into the material of this luxe sleeping bag, which is made from a blend of hypoallergenic, GOTS-certified cotton and responsible merino wool. This ensures it’s soft and fluid for babies movement, with plenty of wiggle room at the hip, yet warm and cocooning for security. Suitable from two to 24 months, and room temperatures of 17-27C, this all-season sleeping bag also has a travel slot for pram or car seat fastenings and comes in a matching fabric travel bag. However, in order to accommodate for the wide age range, the bag is quite long, making it a little heavier than others we tried. The stripey design comes in pastel pink, blue and grey, however, this chic sage version is the brand’s bestseller (and we can see why!).

Best: Ethical baby sleeping bag

Rating: 9/10

Emma Bunton’s ethical Kit & Kin range, which includes nappies, skincare and clothing, was inspired by a need to find products that didn’t irritate children’s sensitive skin. As a result, this cosy 2.5 tog bag is made from soft, sustainably sourced organic cotton and is suitable for babies weighing 9-18lbs (roughly 0-6 months).

Although billed as reversible, with a white and green triangle print on the inside, we found the two-way zip was tricky to manoeuvre if used this way round. However, this didn’t make us love it any less, with our little one looking as snug as a bug once bundled inside. Like others, there’s a poppered section for easy transitioning from pram to crib, and a fabric travel bag to keep it protected on the go. For an added feel-good factor, the brand donates a percentage of all sales to charity.

Best: Baby sleeping bag with sleeves

Rating: 9/10

What makes this sleeping bag stand out from the rest is the removable quilted sleeves, which can easily be zipped on and off depending on the room temperature (14-22C). There’s also mesh panels on the back and underarms to provide ventilation – because no one wants a sweaty baby – and a travel-friendly gap at the back for seat belts. The cute animal print design should appeal to little ones, and comes in sizes 3-9 months or 9-18 months.

Like many of the other bags, the brand provides a room temperature guide, to help you dress your baby in the correct layers before bed, as well as a booklet with wider sleep advice that will benefit new parents. This is a solid choice for a super night’s sleep.

Best: 3-in-1 sleeping bag

Rating: 9/10

In a similar vein to the Purflo bag (above), this clever three in one solution is suitable for year-round use. It’s made up of a traditional 2.5 tog sleeping bag and a lighter 1.0 tog bag, which can either be worn separately or combined to create a toasty 3.5 tog winter base. We found the zip really smooth to use and appreciated the zip guards which hide the slider and protect the baby’s delicate skin. And from a practical viewpoint, the dark base of the woodland print is more likely to hide the inevitable stains from nighttime nappy explosions.

Best: For matching sheets

Rating: 9/10

If you’re looking for a natural, organic cotton sleeping bag, look no further than The Little Green Sheep – a brand committed to ethical living. Made from a unique blend of organic linen and cotton, it’s soft enough to be snuggled next to your baby’s skin, and we think this delicate rice print is just gorgeous. It features underarm poppers for the perfect fit, as well as a one-sided zip. It also perfectly matches the brand’s fitted sheets for use in its cribs and moses baskets (£124.95, Thelittlegreensheep.co.uk) – for a picture-perfect nursery. It’s available in sizes 0-6 and 6-18 months, in 1 tog and 2.5 tog.

Best: For nighttime nappy changes

Rating: 9/10

If the SnüzCloud (£29.95, Snuz.co.uk) is your baby sleep aid of choice, you’ll want the matching sleeping bag for a guaranteed peaceful night (if only it were that easy!). One thing that will be easier however is nighttime changes. There’s a clever zip that gives parents access to just the lower front section for stealth mode nappy swaps. Our little one slept through the whole thing. We also liked this cheerful print – a fresh twist on rainbows in grey and mustard hues. We tried the gently padded 2.5 tog, although it’s also available as a lighter 1.0 tog, in sizes 0-6 and 6-18 months.

Best: Budget 2.5 tog sleeping bag

Rating: 9/10

From the makers of Ewan the Dream Sheep comes the “sheeping” bag. Soft and snug, it aims to complement the renowned white noise machine, with an all-over grey and white sheep face design. Made from 100 per cet organic cotton, the gently padded 2.5 tog bag zips open so it can lay completely flat (which makes dressing wriggly babies much easier than wrangling their head through a small hole). Available in sizes 0-6 or 6-18 months, we think it’s a great bag, at a very reasonable price (starting from £21).

Best: Print

Rating: 8/10

Made from soft GOTS-certified organic cotton, this lightweight 1.0 tog sleeping bag from Danish brand Cam Cam Copenhagen features a delicate all-over “pressed leaves” print in shades of pink, blue and mustard. Ideal for warmer weather, the one-way zip comes from the bottom of the bag, with snug holes for arms and legs. It’s not the most technical fabric and doesn’t offer any snazzy features, but it’s undeniably one of the most beautiful and packs down small, making it great for taking on holiday. Available in sizes 0-6 months and 6-18 months.

Best: Multi-buy

Rating: 8/10

Ickle Bubba may be better known for its travel systems and pushchairs but the British brand also makes sleeping bags made from soft cotton jersey. There are underarm poppers but we found they didn’t adjust the overall size that considerably, however, the two-way zip and 1.5 tog is a good all-round option, especially when bought as part of the brand’s three for two offer. Looking to inject a pop of colour into bubba’s room? We loved the cheerful “rainbow dreams” print, however, we think the brand missed a trick by not including a travel-friendly slot for seat belts.

Best: Budget 1.0 tog sleeping bag

Rating: 8/10

Once your little one is old enough to appreciate cute characters, they’ll no doubt love Pip the panda’s friendly face and flappy ears. It’s cut to be quite snug around the chest (giving the secure feeling of a swaddle), with a roomier lower section for hips to wriggle about in. The two-way zip feels good quality and is securely hidden behind a guard so as not to irritate your little one. It’s sure to be a favourite with kids and is available in sizes 6-18 months and 18-36 months.