That’s why I was so relieved when I discovered the HALO SleepSack® wearable blanket. It felt like a game-changer in our home, and now it’s one of those baby items I recommend to every new parent. HALO’s wearable blankets have become a standard in safe infant sleep—so much so that over 1,000 hospital nurseries across the country use them through the HALO Safer Way to Sleep® Initiative. Instead of traditional blankets, hospitals are swaddling newborns in SleepSacks from day one.
But the best part? HALO didn’t stop at infancy.
As Sweet Pea transitioned from crib to toddler bed, I started noticing a familiar pattern, she was still kicking off the covers at night. Now that she's a full-fledged toddler in her “big girl bed,” keeping her warm without sacrificing safety (or my sleep!) has become the next challenge. Luckily, HALO has a solution for that too: the SleepSack Early Walker and SleepSack Big Kids, now available in a cozy, lightweight-knit fabric that’s perfect for all seasons.
These versions are designed for mobile toddlers and big kids, with clever foot openings that allow them to safely walk around while still keeping the comforting feel of a wearable blanket. I can’t tell you how adorable Sweet Pea looks walking around in hers! It’s not just cute, it’s practical. The new knit version is breathable and soft, which makes it perfect for our upcoming Florida vacation. We keep the air conditioning super cold when we travel, and I always used to wake up several times a night just to make sure she was still covered up. With the HALO Big Kids SleepSack, I don’t have to worry anymore. She stays warm and snug all night without overheating.
The Importance of Safe Sleep
In the meantime, here are 10 Safe Sleep Tips every parent should know, straight from leading pediatricians and safe sleep advocates:
1. Always place your baby on their back to sleep, for naps and nighttime.
2. Use a firm mattress in a safety-approved crib or bassinet.
3. Remove all soft items like bumpers, pillows, positioners, and toys from the crib.
4. Avoid loose blankets: instead, use a HALO SleepSack® or another wearable blanket.
5. Keep your baby’s face uncovered, no hats or blankets that could slip up.
6. Make sure crib sheets fit snugly and are designed for the mattress size.
7. Never use an adult sheet or blanket on a crib mattress, it can pose a strangulation risk.
8. Monitor room temperature and dress your baby in light, breathable layers.
9. Don’t allow smoking around your baby, including on clothes or bedding.
10. Room-share, but don’t bed-share, babies should sleep in the same room, but on a separate sleep surface.
As parents, we can’t control everything, but we can create a safe, cozy space for our little ones to sleep.
From Swaddle to Toddler: HALO Grows with Your Child
If you’re a fellow parent navigating sleep challenges or just looking for something that works, give the HALO SleepSack Big Kids a try. The new lightweight-knit fabric is especially perfect for transitional weather and travel. And knowing that your purchase helps support SIDS awareness makes it even more meaningful.
Because better sleep isn’t just about comfort. It’s about safety, too.
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Great post and helpful giveaway! Only I'm personally an advocate in safe bed sharing (sleep sharing) and whatever sleeping arrangement works best for mom and baby. Bed sharing can be safe as long as everyone is sober and nonsmoking as well as having a firm mattress and baby being between mom and a railing. That being said I've known plenty of babies who are such active sleepers that they make it almost impossible to share a bed with them!
ReplyDeleteI'm a personal advocate of safe bee sharing as well. But we made sure we had a bassinet there on those nights I was over exhausted. :)
DeleteI would love an infant size, but the big kids sizes are amazing as well!!
ReplyDeleteThe winner gets a HALO SleepSack of their choice! :)
DeleteI have a friend who just love her sweet baby at 7 weeks. She was fine at 2 am feeding and at 5 am she was gone. So very sad.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea they had the ones with the legs! I am most excited about the swaddle ones. (Probably because I'm due soon.)
ReplyDeleteThe winner will get one of their choice. :)
DeleteI like the pink one with the cupcake on it!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue microfleece
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/Walker-SleepSack-Lightweight-Wearable-Blanket/dp/B008VWN510/ref=pd_cp_ba_3 I like
ReplyDeletethe new cupcake one
ReplyDeleteFrom that link I like the blue, but I LOVE their turtle sleepsack
ReplyDeleteI like the HALO® SleepSack® Swaddle 100% Organic Cotton | Cream
ReplyDeleteI think SIDS is something all parents worry about! Breast feeding and a fan in the babies room have also been shown to reduce SIDS :)
ReplyDeleteI like them both but I like the pink one more.
ReplyDeleteI love that these can help babies stay safer. the fleece ones are really cute, too
ReplyDeleteI like that these are toddler size! I like the cupcake one.
ReplyDeleteI love the microfleece bee buddies
ReplyDeleteMy BFF just had a lil boy, I like the HALO Early Walker SleepSack in Blue for Baby Joe =)
ReplyDeleteI love the microfleece wearable blanket in the turtle style :)
ReplyDeleteI like the blue wearable blanket
ReplyDeleteI have 2 girls so a pink one would be nice.
ReplyDeleteI love the giraffe one.
ReplyDeleteI love that I don't have to worry about him kicking the blankets off and waking up because he's cold. I like the blue one. It's perfect because my son is into monster trucks these days
ReplyDeleteThis would make a great baby shower gift,so i would choose an infant one
ReplyDeleteSuch a terrific product-sharing with my readers!
ReplyDeleteI'd love the toddler one for my son!
ReplyDeleteI won't lie, I had no idea they made them for anybody other than a newborn. Looks like my soon to be 2 yr old will probably be getting a few of these now.
ReplyDeleteThe blue one, perfect for kids that kick off blankets!!
ReplyDeleteI'll have an infant in February so I would like a HALO 100% Cotton Sleepsack Swaddle. I like the Navy Pin Dot.
ReplyDeleteI love how safe the Halo Sleepsack is and I hope to win a Halo Sleepsack Swaddle for my nephew.
ReplyDeleteIm expecting in december so Id love to have the Bright Blue HALO Sleepsack 100% Cotton Wearable Blanket for my little one
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I love how it's cozy yet safe. I'd choose the green turtle one
ReplyDeleteI love that I don't have to worry about the baby getting cold (plus it's safe!).
ReplyDeleteI like that it keeps my baby warm without a bunch of dangerous blankets. If I won, I would choose the fleece sleep sack in blue
ReplyDeleteThe giraffe one is so cute. I love that they are safe and used in hospitals.
ReplyDeleteI like the cupcake one - and I like that it keeps my kiddos warm without having to worry about the hazards of blankets - or if they'll keep a blanket on!
ReplyDeleteI like that it's safe for children and keeps them warm, too! I like their micro fleece sleepsack in cream. I'm expecting my first baby next month. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteSeasidesmitten@aol.com
The giraffe!
ReplyDeleteI would like a blue one for my son.
ReplyDeleteI like that hospitals trust them! I'd probably prefer the swaddle style.
ReplyDeleteI like the early walker style so my LO doesn't get so frustrated when she tries to get out of bed. :-)
ReplyDeleteI like that they have an opening for the feet. I would love the boy style.
ReplyDeleteI like that they come in sizes for bigger kids. I like the Halo Sleepsack 100% cotton, pink diamond elephant print--
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