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Sleeping bag Q

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Kerrrrry · 10/09/2022 19:46

Hello!

I’m new here :) Wondering whether you guys could help me please? None of my friends have had this problem.

My baby girl is 9 months old and I’ve struggled to find her a sleeping bag that actually fits her properly! The issue is with the neck - every single one I’ve tried, her head goes through the hole so it’s covering her entire nose and mouth. She is definitely not a small baby for her age either! The 0-6 is obviously way too short for her legs but the 6-12/6-18 are huge for her neck and head!

So far I’ve tried: John Lewis, Mark’s and Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Aldi.

Any suggestions for ones with adjustable neck and shoulders or suggestions for alternatives would be so much appreciated!

Many thanks

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nomoreflyingfucks · 10/09/2022 20:08

I can't quite picture the issue, but maybe one with sleeves? Or one with poppers so the arm holes can be made smaller? Jojo mama baby are good as they have a zip at the front not the side, so unless your baby has an unusually small head I would have thought that would work?

ChittyBang1987 · 10/09/2022 20:12

Have you tried slumbersac. We got on with them really well.

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Kerrrrry · 10/09/2022 20:12

nomoreflyingfucks · 10/09/2022 20:08

I can't quite picture the issue, but maybe one with sleeves? Or one with poppers so the arm holes can be made smaller? Jojo mama baby are good as they have a zip at the front not the side, so unless your baby has an unusually small head I would have thought that would work?

I mean her head slips through the neck hole so the bag can almost cover her entire head.

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nomoreflyingfucks · 10/09/2022 20:14

Pure-flo would probably work for you, but they are very expensive

nomoreflyingfucks · 10/09/2022 20:18

Get one that does up at the front op that should sort the issue as the neck is smaller than sideways ones. The only other option might be a smaller bag which zip undoes at the feet, but if she's a wriggler it's might still be an issue.
Alternatively could you cinch the arm hole to make the neck smaller?

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Kerrrrry · 10/09/2022 20:19

ChittyBang1987 · 10/09/2022 20:12

Have you tried slumbersac. We got on with them really well.

I haven't actually, thanks for the suggestion. I'm looking on their website now.

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flowerstar19 · 10/09/2022 20:21

We always used Grobag, they were excellent

LionessesRules · 10/09/2022 20:22

I'd try a slumbersac or grobag. I used both depending on what was in TKMaxx at the time! They were both a much better fit for my skinny, long child than generic ones we were lent.

ChittyBang1987 · 10/09/2022 20:28

I like slumber sac goes well with my tall kid. 90cm at 18 months 😳🙄 also head seems quite snug. Quite expensive, but they have good sales.and there sleeping bags with legs so loads of growing room.

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Kerrrrry · 10/09/2022 21:29

nomoreflyingfucks · 10/09/2022 20:18

Get one that does up at the front op that should sort the issue as the neck is smaller than sideways ones. The only other option might be a smaller bag which zip undoes at the feet, but if she's a wriggler it's might still be an issue.
Alternatively could you cinch the arm hole to make the neck smaller?

That's a great idea, I have only ever got the side zip ones but I can see what you mean with the front zip. Will definitely look into those :)

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