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Sleeping bags for small newborns

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ThatPearlZebra · 07/04/2025 18:27

Hi all, looking for recommendations for sleeping bags for small newborns. Most I have seen are recommended for slightly bigger babies but our little one is estimated to be around 4lb at birth so I’m a bit worried she’ll be drowning in them unless I can find smaller ones.
I don’t know that I like the idea of faffing around with swaddles but if that’s our safest option I’m happy to hear opinions on them too.

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Shoemadlady · 08/04/2025 22:24

I used the white company sleeping bags as they have additional poppers under the arms so the fit snugger (I had a teeny baby too)

WhatMe123 · 08/04/2025 22:31

I don't think sleeping bags are recommended for under a certain weight as the head/hole arms can rise up over the face. They're not designed for new borns. Best to use a cellular blanket

Doolallies · 08/04/2025 22:35

Used blankets (sometimes large muslins as it was hot) for first month or so. Then did sleeping bags. We like the snuzpod ones

WhatMe123 · 08/04/2025 22:36

Think most state the minimum weight on the label but many if I remember correctly say minimum weight between 8-12 pounds

BFhelp2024 · 09/04/2025 21:26

My DD was premature so was only ~4lbs when we took her home. We swaddled until she was 5lbs then used the Love to Dream swaddle bags until she fit into sleeping bags

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