Too warm or too cold? How TOG helps your baby sleep safely!

As a parent, there’s only one thing you really want: for your baby to sleep safely, comfortably, and peacefully. But how can you tell if your baby is too warm or too cold at night? After all, you can’t simply ask them. Fortunately, there’s a simple guideline to help you out: TOG ratings!

What is TOG

TOG stands for Thermal Overall Grade and indicates how warm (or insulating) a particular fabric is. The higher the TOG rating, the more heat the product retains. Think of sleeping bags, blankets, or baby clothing—they all contribute to the total warmth your baby experiences and are used worldwide.

Take a look at the label on your baby’s sleeping bag or blanket. If all is well, it should clearly show a TOG rating. But how do you read that? Simple: use a lower TOG value in warmer temperatures, and a higher TOG value on colder nights.

Add up the individual TOG values of every piece of clothing and bedding your baby is wearing or using at the same time, and compare the total with the guide below:

TOG rating  - Temperature 

  • 0.5 TOG - higher than 24°C

  • 1.0 TOG - max. 24°C                         

  • 1.5 TOG - max. 22°C                          

  • 2.5 TOG - max. 18°C

  • 3.0 TOG - max. 16°C              

For example, if the temperature in the bedroom is 17°C, you can combine a sleeping bag with a TOG rating of 2.0 with a little pyjama with a TOG of 0.5. That brings you to a total of 2.5—so you can rest assured: your little one won’t be too cold during the night. TOG might sound technical, but it’s actually super simple!

You've done things by the book and you still think your baby is either too hot or too cold in spite of the right TOG sum?

Then always trust your instincts. TOG is a guideline, not a strict rule. Just regularly check the back of your baby’s neck with your fingertips. Does it feel comfortably warm? Then everything’s fine. Does it feel clammy? Your baby is probably too warm, and you can remove a layer. Does the neck feel cold? Then feel free to add an extra layer for warmth!

To help you easily find which Puckababy model suits a particular temperature best, we’ve included a handy overview below:

Room temperature
Clothing advice
-16°C
TOG 3.0
Cotton bodysuit
+
Cotton pyjamas
+
swaddling / sleeping bag
1
teddy sleeping bag icon
16 - 18 °C
TOG 2.5
Cotton bodysuit
+
swaddling / sleeping bag
2
teddy sleeping bag icon
18 - 22 °C
TOG 1.5
Cotton bodysuit
+
Cotton pyjamas
+
swaddling / sleeping bag
3
cotton sleeping bag icon
22 - 24 °C
TOG 1.0
Cotton bodysuit
+
swaddling / sleeping bag
4
Tencel sleeping bag icon
cotton sleeping bag icon
> 24 °C
TOG 0.5
swaddling / sleeping bag
5
Tencel sleeping bag icon
cotton sleeping bag icon
Cotton bodysuit

Cotton bodysuit

Cotton pyjamas

Cotton pyjamas

swaddling / sleeping bag

Swaddling / sleeping bag

cotton sleeping bag icon

Cotton

Tencel sleeping bag icon

Tencel

Teddy sleeping bag icon

Teddy

Additional information when using Bag 4 Seasons or Bag Newborn

  1. Bag 4 SeasonsUse all layers of the sleeping bag
  2. Bag 4 Seasons
    • Option 1: Use the teddy innerbag and combine
    • Option 2: Use all layers without additional clothing
  3. Bag 4 Seasons Use the cotton outer bag with sleeves attached
  4. Bag 4 Seasons Use the cotton outer bag with sleeves attached
  5. Bag 4 Seasons Use the cotton outer bag and remove the sleeves
    Bag Newborn Use the sleeping bag without sleeves

Choosing the Right Tog Sleeping Bag for Your Baby

Unsure about the right sleeping bag or want to know how to best dress your baby for each product?
We’ve put together an easy-to-follow chart for each product, which you can find under “more info” in the material selection section of the product:

Do you need personal advice about safety and the ideal tog sleeping bag? With pleasure! Our sleep experts are ready to help you.

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Swaddle bag Piep (0 - 3 months)

Piep in Gummy bears design
Gummy Bears
49.95
Piep in design tiny village
Tiny Village
49.95
Piep in Bunnies design
Bunnies
49.95

Swaddle bag Mini (3 - 6 months)

Mini in Tiny Village design
Tiny Village
59.95
Mini in gummy bears design
Gummy Bears
59.95
Mini in Swan design
Swans
59.95
Mini in balloons design
Balloons
59.95

Bag Newborn sleeping bag (0 to 6 months)

Bag Newborn in Tiny Village print
Tiny Village
74.95
Bag Newborn in Gummy Bears
Gummy Bears
74.95
Bag Newborn in Swans
Swans
74.95
Bag Newborn in Balloons
Balloons
74.95

Bag 4 Seasons sleeping bag (6 months to 2,5 years)

Bag 4 Seasons in Tiny Village print
Tiny Village
134.95
Bag 4 Seasons in Hazel Stripes print
Hazel Stripes
134.95
Bag 4 Seasons in Gummy Bears print
Gummy Bears
134.95
Bag 4 Seasons in Swans print
Swans
134.95

Bag Kidz sleeping bag (2,5 years and older)

Kidz olive
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69.95

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