What TOG is best for spring?
When choosing spring baby clothes you should aim for comfortably warm, not too hot, and not too cold. TOG ratings or Thermal Grades can be a helpful way of choosing the right garment for the temperature of the room. At Love to Dream we have created a temperature-based rating across 5 key categories to simplify the process of choosing the right garment/s (they loosely match the added TOGs).
Ensuring your baby’s sleepwear and apparel are aligned to the room temperature is important to help prevent any case where your baby may overheat. If a baby overheats during sleep it can pose a risk to safe sleeping. Always check in on your baby when temperatures are fluctuating to make sure they are comfortable.
What should my baby wear to bed in spring?
Spring weather can be extremely unpredictable with cooler nights often followed by warmer days. For baby spring clothes, lightweight layers that can be adjusted as needed are the way to go. Clothing and sleepwear, you may consider during spring are:
- Bodysuits – Close-fitting and lightweight, bodysuits are available in a variety of fabrics, with either sleeveless, short-sleeve, or long-sleeve designs available to suit a range of temperatures.
- Footless Rompers – Available in a variety of fabrics, rompers allow breathability and provide lightweight warmth when temperatures dip overnight, the footless design provides the option of your baby’s feet being uncovered to help prevent overheating in fluctuating temperatures.
- Swaddle Up™ - Lightweight and breathable, Swaddle Ups™ are lightweight, and breathable and come in a variety of thermal grades with suitable options available for all climates.
- Sleeping bag – Sleeping bags are ideal for helping to provide a consistent temperature across the night or nap time and are available with safety features such as fitted armholes and zipper houses to help protect your baby.
It’s a good idea to ensure you have a selection of these types of garments available for spring, so you can choose the most appropriate combination for the temperature of the day. Having a range of options available will help you provide your baby with the most appropriate, safest, and comfortable sleeping conditions.
