Confused about what TOG is and what TOG measure you need for your sleeping baby? Here's a quick guide for you to figure out how to dress your baby properly for sleeping.
TOG is a unit of measure of thermal insulation used in the textile trade. The British "TOG" value is the international standard measurement of a blanket's thermal effectiveness (how well it keeps you warm). In US, clothing insulation is often measured in 'clo' and you often see this value in adult sleeping bags.
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To figure out which TOG rating sleeping bag would be appropriate for your baby, simply figure out the temperature of your baby’s bedroom.
Many experts recommend that the temperature in the room where a baby sleeps be kept between 68-72° F (20-22C).
Once you know the room temperature, match this measurement to the sleeping bag that’s best for your baby based on its TOG rating. There are few things to keep in mind:
Below is a chart to help you determine how to dress your baby when wearing a sleeping bag and an explanation on popular baby sleeping bag TOG rating.
All Tealbee sleeping bags are tested for accurate TOG rating by a third party lab - a reason why our TOG ratings don't fall exactly as 0.5/1.0/2.5. We ensure our products stay true to TOG rating to help avoid confusion on what products are needed, based on the nursery temperature.
Learn more about Tealbee's sleepingbag TOG rating here
See Tealbee's baby and toddler sleeping bags here - it provides great versatility throughout the year, simply by adjusting the level of your baby’s nightwear. When the weather is very cold, simply add more clothing (this could include a sleepsuit with footsie, socks and even an extra layer of clothing). When the weather is warmer, or perhaps if your child is unwell, you can remove layers of clothing while still keeping your baby at the right temperature.
TOG rating is not a mandatory testing requirement by US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and as a result there is varying information by the manufacturer in US. Not only does Tealbee rigorously test products for safety requirements by CPSC, Tealbee tests all products for appropriate TOG rating by accredited testing labs. We want to help customers get accurate information on TOG rating per BS 8510:2009, which states that 'Baby sleep bags must have accurate TOG rating together with relevant temperature information to avoid overheating.'
We follow British requirement for testing, since TOG is widely understood by our customers as indicator of warm, rather than US standard of clo.
We believe we build trust with our customers by doing things right. We are committed to providing safe and warm sleepwear for our little ones that's comfortable for all night's sleep with a splash of style.
One thing to keep in mind is that TOG Rating and suggested clothing is a general guideline.
Just like how adults feel the temperature differently, your baby will too. As an example, you may be okay with a sweater in 60 degrees weather whereas your friend might be bundled up in a jacket and a sweater.
So watch how your baby reacts to different TOG rating to ensure your baby is warm and cozy for sleeping. The great thing about Tealbee sleeping bags is that they are made of breathable and moisture wicking bamboo cotton fabric to help regulate temperature better than other (ie. fleece). Few things to watch out for when you are dressing your baby for sleep are:
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