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!

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:

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:

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:

• Piep and Mini swaddle bags (0 to 3 months and 3 to 6 months)

• Bag Newborn sleeping bag (0 to 6 months)

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

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

• Sleepwear

• GoGo blankets

• Cover Baby and Kidz

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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