Bambino Merino Sleepbag

Bambino Merino Sleepbag

What THEY Say...

The Bambino Merino sleep bag is the ultimate sleeping bag made from 100% pure merino wool and 100% cotton. All natural fibres with no synthetic filling or lining. No need to worry about choosing different TOG ratings for summer and winter as the merino wool lining enables baby to maintain an even, comfortable temperature all year round.

It keeps baby warm and comfortable throughout the night without the risk of overheating. Designed to fit babies from approximately 3 months to 2 years of age. Simple close the poppers at the armholes to adjust the sizing for smaller babies. Full length zip and shoulder poppers allow the sleeping bag to be opened completely flat for night time nappy changes.

Each sleeping bag comes packed in its own matching travel bag. Machine washable and can be tumble dried on low heat.

Made in New Zealand.

Safety note: Never use a baby sleeping bag with a quilt or duvet.

Website: www.bambinomerino.com

Bambino Merino Sleepbag

What WE Say...

Yes, this quite possibly is the ultimate sleeping bag, ever. I consider myself to be somewhat of a connoisseur of baby sleeping bags as Jacob (now 4) slept in them from about 5 months old until the ripe old age of 3 and a half when he became too darn big for them. I am utterly convinced that sleep bags played a big part in preserving my sanity from the ravages of sleep deprivation. Jacob was (mostly) a good sleeper as a baby and toddler, all snug and cosy. His sleep bags were always used for naptimes too and were an important cue for sleep time. He would visibly relax as you zipped him in and he reached out for his cuddle friend.

Naturally, Ben has inherited the multitude of sleep bags in various sizes, TOGS and designs. So, with this experience to hand I was delighted to try out a new sleep bag that was hailed as 'the ultimate'.

Now, my first thought was; "WHY didn't they have these available when Jacob was a baby??". I could have saved a FORTUNE as I would not have needed to buy so many different bags! Ok, the Bambino Merino is more expensive than most sleep bags but you definitely get what you pay for.

Ben has been wearing it, religiously, every night and we have conveniently, for review purposes, had warm and cold nights. I am delighted to report that he has slept through every night, contentedly and comfortably. Ben, at 7 months old, sleeps on his back and on warm nights in the old sleep bags, his back would feel dampish and sweaty. This has not happened in the Bambino Merino. No longer will I have to do the routine head-scratching at bedtime, trying to figure out which TOG bag to put him in. The Bambino Merino is just right for every night.

The finely knitted merino wool is luxurious and soft. The shape of the bag is excellent and fits just right with no gapes at the chest or arms. The second set of poppers for closing up the arm holes for smaller babies is inspired. I also prefer the zip at the side, much more sensible than down the front for getting the little cherub in and out of his bag. One small piece of constructive criticism I could make is that I would prefer the zip to end at the bottom when closed, instead of at the side, under baby's arm.

So, overall a very enthusiastic and snuggly thumbs up from Ben and me. I highly recommend the Bambino Merino sleep bag to all Mums, Dads and babies. It is one of those baby prodcuts that is well worth the investment. Now, if I could just persuade them to make one in a bigger size, for me....