Sleep Sacks
Q - I have been hearing a lot about putting my baby to sleep in a Sleep Sack. I have seen sleepsacks in cotton as well as fleece. Is fleece a safe fabric for my baby, even in the warmer summer months?
A - Fleece is great for winter, spring, summer & fall, but not appropriate for high summer. Fleece was originally developed for outdoor athletes. High performance fleece is considered “100% breathable”, offering great air circulation, despite being a polyester fabric. Fleece fabric is ideal for babies because of its wicking and quick-dry properties. Wicking refers to the fleece’s ability to move moisture along the fibers away from your baby’s soft skin. Unlike cotton which will just absorb moisture, fleece is also quick-drying, meaning drool, sweat and other liquids dry quickly so your baby stays more comfortable. Along with these properties, fleece stays warm even when wet and is machine washable and dryable. The ultra-soft texture of fleece is also very soothing for your baby’s little fingers.
Because of these great qualities, fleece is a perfect fabric to use for sleepsacks or crib sheets for your baby. A proper fitting sleepsack(appropriate neck and arm holes for the baby’s size) takes the worry of your baby getting tangled up in blankets or throwing off the blankets and waking up from being chilled. This type of product is recommended by the SIDS Alliance.
For more information about sleepsacks or other products made from fleece please contact Kohlr Baby.
