Several factors determine your child's comfort, such as the number of layers they have on and what they are made from (including the thickness of the fabrics), your child's health and circulation and the ambient temperature of the sleeping space are also relevant factors.
Below is a guide to assist you in selecting the right Superlove Merino sleeping bag and to adjusting the layering of nightwear underneath as the seasons change.
However, as little ones are busy developing their circulatory systems throughout the first few years of life and, like all things this happens at different rates from child to child, we recommend you also regularly check your little one behind the neck or on the stomach to ensure they are not too warm or cold. If you need to adjust your layers up or down to suit your little one, that is fine, so long as breathable, natural fibres are in use.
Note: Superlove Merino Sleeping Bags give a Tog equivalent range rather than a single value. This is due to the unique temperature-regulating behaviour of merino.
TOG Equivalent 0.5 - 2.4
Nursery Temp °C | Layers | Examples | Notes |
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26 - 27 | |||
24 - 25 | Top Half: 1 x short-sleeved layer | Short-sleeved or sleeveless Bodysuit or T-shirt |
Layer with natural fibres (i.e merino, bamboo, linen or cotton |
22 - 23 | Top Half: 1 x long-sleeved layer | Long-sleeved Bodysuit or Sleepgown |
Layer with natural fibres (i.e merino, bamboo, linen or cotton Optional: Add lightweight bottoms if your child needs them |
20 - 21 | Top Half: 1 x long-sleeved layer Bottom Half: 1 x long layer |
Long-sleeved Bodysuit + Legging or Sleepsuit or Sleepgown |
Layer with natural fibres (i.e merino, bamboo, linen or cotton |
18 - 19 | Top Half: 1 x long-sleeved layer + 1 x short-sleeved layer Bottom Half: 1 x long layer |
Short-sleeved Bodysuit AND Long-sleeved Bodysuit + Legging or Sleepsuit or Sleepgown |
Introducing some or all Merino into the layering is recommended at these temps. |
16 - 17 | Top Half: 2 x long-sleeved layers Bottom Half: 1 x long layer |
Long-sleeved Bodysuit AND Sleepsuit 2 x Long-sleeved Bodysuit + Legging |
All layers should be Merino at these temps Add socks if feet are not covered |
Below 16 |
TOG Equivalent 2.5 - 3.5
Nursery Temp °C | Layers | Examples | Notes |
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24 + | |||
22 - 23 | |||
20 - 21 | Top Half: 1 x short-sleeved or sleeveless layer | Short-sleeved Bodysuit or singlet or Sleepgown |
Layer with natural fibres (i.e merino, bamboo, linen or cotton |
18 - 19 | Top Half: 1 x long-sleeved layer | Long-sleeved Bodysuit or Sleepgown |
Layer with natural fibres (i.e merino, bamboo, linen or cotton Optional: Add lightweight bottoms if your child needs them |
16 - 17 | Top Half: 1 x long-sleeved layer Bottom Half: 1 x long layer |
Long-sleeved Bodysuit + Legging or Sleepsuit or Sleepgown |
Introducing some or all Merino into the layering is recommended at these temps. Add socks if feet are not covered |
14 - 15 | Top Half: 1 x long-sleeved layer + 1 x short-sleeved layer Bottom Half: 1 x long layer |
Short-sleeved Bodysuit AND Long-sleeved Bodysuit + Legging or Sleepsuit or Sleepgown |
All layers should be Merino at these temps Add socks if feet are not covered |
12 - 13 | Top Half: 2 x long-sleeved layers Bottom Half: 1 x long layer |
Long-sleeved Bodysuit AND Sleepsuit or Long-sleeved Bodysuit + Legging or Sleepgown |
All layers should be Merino at these temps Add socks if feet are not covered |
10 - 11 | Top Half: 2 x long-sleeved layers + 1 short-sleeved layer Bottom Half: 1 x long layer |
Short-sleeved Bodysuit AND Long-sleeved Bodysuit + Legging or Sleepsuit |
All layers should be Merino at these temps. Add socks if feet are not covered |