There are a plethora of sleepsacks on the market today. From lightweight to ready for the Arctic and for infants through toddlers. Some will simply keep your child warm without the danger of having a loose blanket in bed, while others boast nifty features such as adjustable comforting swaddles, "quiet" velcro, houdini-proof zippers, cut outs for the feet of young walkers, and straps to keep the sack from getting twisted up during a restless night's sleep.
I was recently introduced to a sleepsack with one specific feature I myself find to be extremely useful. The Antipodes Merino sleeping bag features an open slot on the front and back for the crotch strap of a seat belt, making it stroller-friendly!! How cool is that??
After receiving one from a brand rep to test out, I can tell you the seat-belt slot isn't the only thing we're loving about this sleepsack!
Fabulous Features of Antipodes Merino Sleeping Bag:
- Seat Belt Slot - this means you can transfer baby between bed and being strapped into a seat belt in the stroller, car seat, swing, high chair, you name it!
- One Size Fits All - one sleep sack for ages 3 - 24 months! There is a snap under the arm pits to make arm holes smaller for a little baby, and you simply fold the bottom half of the sleepsack under baby when it's too long. No more having to purchase a new sleepsack every 3 months, hoorah!!
- Hip Healthy - it fits generously and doesn't put unhealthy pressure on the hips.
- Opens Flat - the zipper goes all the way down one side and across the bottom, meaning it opens flat for easy diaper changes
- No Flame Retardants - yet it meets safety standards - yay for no unnecessary chemicals near my baby!
- Safe Year Round - unlike synthetics that can promote baby overheating (a risk of SIDS), these sleepsacks are made of 100% merino wool and organic cotton and can be worn year round (just add or remove clothing under the sleepsack according to the room temperature).
- Gender Neutral - while my favorite color is hot pink, I'm highly against labeling any color or toy as being for one specific gender. So, when a product like this one comes out in a gender neutral but lovely color, I am over the moon to see it!
- Merino Wool - According to the flyer included with the sleeping bag, merino wool is naturally: soft, hypoallergenic, antibacterial, and anti-odor! It's warm in winter, cool in summer, dries quickly, repels moisture, and is machine washable and tumble dryable! Wowza!!
Below you can see one of my 15 month old (19 pound) girls modeling the sleeping bag. It appears snug across the chest because I chose to snap under her arm pits - you would need to do this for an infant, and would usually unsnap for an older baby or toddler to allow for better air flow especially in warmer weather, however it's nice to have the option until they outgrow that enclosure.
I do want to add one sneaky way we are using this sleep sack, in case anyone else is facing the same issue! One of my girls will NOT stay in her BundleMe in the stroller. She kicks her way out immediately, then proceeds to pull off her socks and shoes. AGH!!! But the Antipodes Merino is a great solution for this... Load on the layers - tights, pants, socks, shoes etc, and then put the sleepsack on top and strap her into the stroller. BAMN! #MicDrop hahahaha!!
So, pretty amazing sleepsack, am I right!?? You can purchase one on their website or Amazon (affiliate link) for around $80-100. And you can also win one in a HUGE 15-product jackpot giveaway right now by Mommy Scene!!
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Disclaimer: Although I did receive this product free of charge and was compensated for my honest review, all thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased.
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