Choosing the right sleepwear for your baby is crucial for their safety, as their delicate skin is more susceptible to irritation and allergic reactions. Plus, a safe baby is a comfortable baby — meaning you could be just one cozy sleep bag away from a good night’s sleep.
To help you navigate the overwhelming world that is sleepwear for babies, we’ve compiled a list of the most important considerations for choosing safe sleepwear for your little one.
1. Material Choices
Let’s start with the fabric! It's easy to get drawn to the cute patterns and pastel colours in the baby aisle, but looks aren’t the only thing that matters when it comes to dressing your little one comfortably and safely. Taking a closer look at your fabric choices, where they were made, and how — are all factors that will contribute to the quality of your baby’s sleep.
One of the best fabrics you can reach for is organic bamboo. Imagine your baby wrapped in the softest, coziest fabric imaginable — like a gentle hug from a fluffy white cloud. That's the magic of sleeping in bamboo viscose fabric! It’s hypo-allergenic and oh-so-soft on both sensitive skin and eczema. Bamboo also acts as a protective shield against pesky germs on both your baby’s clothing and skin. Organic bamboo is grown without the use of pesticides, making it a natural warrior against infecting pathogens and ensuring the best environment for your baby’s health.
At Sunday Littles, all of our fabric is made from 95% bamboo viscose fabric and 5% spandex, which allows for great breathability and stretch for long-term wear. Our bamboo baby clothes are both breathable and thermoregulating, which keeps babies cool in summer and warm and cozy in winter.
2. Potential Allergens
When it comes to your baby's delicate skin, avoiding potential allergens and skin irritations is crucial. Contact Dermatitis — a small rash from something touching your baby’s skin — is commonly caused by allergens or irritation of the skin. The good news? It can be solved with something as simple as an outfit change.
Start by taking a closer look into your fabric choices for your little one’s day-to-day clothing. Take a look at the type of fabric, as well as the safety testing reported on the clothing tag. For example, non-organic fabrics can often hide allergens like pesticides, synthetic dyes, lead, nickel, and flame retardants — which can irritate sensitive skin.
You can rest easy knowing your little one is wrapped up safely in Sunday Littles. All of our pieces are made from allergen-friendly bamboo, and are safety-tested, lead-tested, and compliant with all CPSC regulations, meaning they are free from harmful chemicals and flame retardants.
3. Fit and Comfort
When it comes to choosing safe sleepwear for your baby, considering fit and comfort is paramount. Opt for sleepwear that fits well and allows for easy movement, ensuring your little one can rest and play without any restrictions.
Avoid loose bedding in cribs or bassinets, as it poses a safety hazard. Instead, when your little one starts showing signs of rolling over, try a cozy sleep bag that provides warmth and security all night long. And remember to check the TOG rating of the sleep bag to ensure it's suitable for your baby's room temperature. Our Sunday Sleep Bags come in TOG ratings of 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 and a variety of sizes to keep your little one dry and asleep, all night long.
Is your little one ready for two-piece sets? Make sure to look for features like elastic waistbands and flat seams for added comfort, so your baby can drift off to dreamland with the ability to stretch and move easily.
4. Durability
As parents, we strive to provide the very best for our littles and for the ones who come after them. Choosing high-quality sleepwear not only ensures optimal comfort for your baby but also makes for the best kind of hand-me-downs. That’s why we recommend being intentional when selecting the quality of fabric for your little one’s sleepwear, ensuring you find pieces that will stand the test of time.
For example, cotton is prone to pilling, wool can cause skin irritation, and certain fabric dyes can lead to Contact Dermatitis (or rashes). On the other hand, bamboo fabrics are known for their durability compared to conventional materials and, as we’ve discussed, are soft to the touch and gentle on sensitive skin. Bamboo fabric also has a natural stretch, contributing to its longevity and suitability for long-term wear.
At Sunday Littles, we've carefully chosen a fabric weight that not only increases the durability of our pieces but also enhances the fabric’s resistance to pilling, ensuring that your little one (and their siblings) can enjoy comfort for years to come.
5. Certifications
Certification standards play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of products, especially when it comes to items like sleepwear for babies. As a parent, it's important to educate yourself about these standards to make informed decisions about the products you choose for your little one.
This knowledge empowers you to make choices that prioritize your baby's health and well-being, giving you peace of mind as a parent.
Here are some of the key certifications to keep an eye out for:
- GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard): Ensures the organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing.
- OEKO-TEX: Certifies that textiles and fabrics have been tested for harmful substances and are safe for human use.
- CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act): Enforces regulations for children's products, including testing requirements for lead and phthalate content.
We strive to offer the very best for your little ones with our sleepwear, which is OEKO-TEX certified, as well as CPSIA, and CPSC and GOTS compliant.
At the end of the day, choosing safe sleepwear for your baby is not just about comfort and style—it's about prioritizing their health and well-being. By opting for organic materials, checking certification standards, and considering factors like fit, comfort, and durability, you can ensure that your little one sleeps soundly and safely.
When wrapped in Sunday Littles, parents can have peace of mind knowing they’ve chosen the very best for their little ones.