Babu Merino Sleeping Bag (Multiple Variants)

Snuggle up your baby in the cozy Babu Merino Sleeping Bag — like a super-soft duvet, these two-layer 220 gsm jackets of 19.5-micron merino will keep 'em comfy no matter the temperature. A double-ended YKK zip and reinforced dome snaps make it a cinch to cool down or change a diaper without completely undressing. And thanks to the travel slot, these 100% merino bags keep sleepy little ones securely strapped in without having to take them out of the bag. Plus, they dry quickly on a heated towel rail so you can use 'em again and again. Perfect for bedrooms down to a temperature of 14°C and up to about 20°C, your tot is sure to stay nice and toasty.

This sleeping bag is scientifically proven to help achieve longer, less interrupted sleep; plus, it features temperature regulation, moisture-wicking, dust mite resistance, and hypoallergenic fibres. Its double-ended zip on the side, shoulder domes, and underarm domes make it an ideal choice for toddlers and those with hip dysplasia. With minimal pilling due to the use of merino materials, customers can trust the comfort and quality of this product.

Available in: Babu Denim, Babu Rose, and Walnut

Suitable for 3 Months to 2 Years.

• Beautiful sleeping bag for baby
• Perfect for year-round use in autumn, winter, and spring (room temperatures from 14°C up to about 20 °C)
• Armhole dome snaps for a size-appropriate fit
• Travel slot
• Helps to regulate baby's temperature (keep them warm in cool weather and cool in warm weather)
• Keeps temperature consistent (no kicked-off blankets) for a better sleep
• Breathable, machine washable, and durable fabric
• Soft on skin - no itch
• Natural, renewable, and biodegradable
• Relaxed fit - wear from 3-24 months (approximately)
• Two layers of 220 gsm jersey
• 19.5 Micron
• Meets Woolmark Nurtured Standard
• Measures 91 cm long, shoulder to base
• Two-way YKK side zipper for ease of use and nappy changes
• Babu quality guarantee
• Keep away from heat and flame
  
• Made from 100% merino (sourced from Australia and New Zealand)
• Designed in New Zealand
• Ethically and sustainably produced in China

The ideal room temperature for a baby is between 16-20ºC or 60-68ºF. This Babu™ sleeping bag is perfect to wear for autumn, winter, and spring temperatures. It does not carry a TOG rating, as it is a natural, breathable fibre, but the below chart will help you decide how to dress your child for the appropriate room temperature.

Check your child’s temperature by feeling the back of their neck. If they feel hot, remove a layer. If they’re cold, add a snug-fitting hat (where the rim does not pull down over their airways), mittens, or a blanket (merino is ideal). Place the blanket width-ways across the child and tuck it in snugly (this will stop the blanket from moving and covering their face).

For great safe sleep information visit www.sids.org.nz.

22-24 ºC (71.6-75ºF) - Short Sleeve Bodysuit
20-22 ºC (68-71.6ºF) Long Sleeve Bodysuit
18-20 ºC (64.4-68ºF) Long Sleeve Bodysuit & Leggings
16-18 ºC (60.8-64.4ºF) Long Sleeve Bodysuit & Pyjamas
14-16 ºC (57.2-60.8ºF) As Above, With Long Sleeve Tee 

Merino wool is a naturally renewable resource that is 100% biodegradable. Unlike synthetic fibres, it leaves no microplastics.

Known for its skin-loving qualities, merino keeps baby warm when it's cold, and cool when it's hot. It's lightweight, durable, machine washable, and 100% natural, making it gentle on our planet. Breathable and soft on the skin (not itchy to wear), studies have shown that sleeping babies in merino tend to have a deeper, more restful sleep. 

Babu Merino is certified by the Woolmark Extra Fine Merino standard and is approved for machine wash. Garments that carry the Woolmark logo meet their strict performance standards which influence fibre content, colour fastness to light and liquid, durability, and laundry testing. The wool fibres in Babu garments have been tested to ensure the fibre diameter is 18.5 micrometers or less in the basics range and 21 or less in the heavier-weight outerwear, placing their wool in the Extra Fine category. The Woolmark certification promises the highest quality garments, while ensuring they are 100% natural, renewable, biodegradable, and can be traced through the supply chain.

We recommend gentle detergents that are eco-friendly for your baby's skin. Non-chlorine-based soakers should NEVER be used on merino – please refer to merino washing instructions on your garment.

The durability of the fabric means it will keep its shape for years. Merino wool dries super-fast, making it perfect for busy families. It's also static resistant, so it picks up less dust, making it an excellent option for little ones with asthma or allergies.

Ali started Babu in 2002 after not being able to find the right type of baby bedding she wanted for her son, Jack - nicknamed 'Babu'. Thousands of sheet sets, hooded towels, newborn blankets, and mini merino wool hoodies later, Ali is still busy designing, sourcing, and manufacturing.

With a background in wound-care nursing, Ali is a stickler for what can and can’t touch a baby’s skin. If we’ve heard "your skin is your largest organ" in our office once, we’ve heard it 1,000 times. That’s why the natural fibres of organic cotton and merino wool are so important to her. You’ll feel her signature for simple design and superb quality in every Babu product.

Ali pays attention to the small stuff, making sure her products stand the test of time. Longstanding quality is very important to her, so you can feel confident storing your Babu goodies away for your next children, friends, and family - that is if they haven’t been kept as precious keepsakes.

Above all else, family comes first for Ali and that is carried through here at Babu. Having a community that understands and supports the trials and tribulations of starting a family means so much. When Ali says family comes first, she means it - we are a family here at Babu! Hers, ours, and yours.

How is Babu Made?

"Be kind!” - It’s one of the first and most important things we try to teach our children. Kindness underpins everything we do at Babu - from the suppliers and manufacturers to how we operate in our local Auckland office.

All employees here in New Zealand, as well as all of our international partners, are freely employed and paid above the living wage. They work in safe and temperature-controlled environments that are not locked down. We are in constant contact with all of our international key team members. We know all of our workers personally, and if you follow along with us you will meet them too. 

At our office in Auckland, your orders get packed, soft toys get hugged, and notes get written before your Babu purchase can start the long journey with you, to share in all the special memories and moments, inside your home and with the families that are closest to you.

Solar Powered

Our Organic Cotton facility in India is 100% solar powered and also supplies power to its local community grid.

Solar power is a renewable energy source and doesn’t emit any harmful fossil fuels or greenhouse gases into our atmosphere. It is more efficient than traditional power generation and reduces water consumption and noise pollution.

Carbon Neutral

Beyond being solar-powered, our facility is carbon-neutral. A carbon-neutral factory means all emissions are balanced by carbon removal, which results in a net zero carbon impact on our planet.

100% of the water used for printing, washing, and producing our garments is recycled and re-used; this ensures no water is wasted or polluting the environment.