Are Baby Sleep Bags safe?
Yes. Well fitting, low-tog Baby Sleep Bags, when used correctly, are potentially one of the safest forms of bedding for your baby. While the baby has complete freedom of movement within the Baby Sleep Bag, the fitted neck and armholes ensure that there is no danger of either slipping in or out, provided the baby is placed in the correct size of Baby Sleep Bag for his age/weight. Therefore, provided also that a suitable level of nightwear is worn, he can sleep safely at a pleasant and constant temperature throughout the night.

The Gro Company has conducted exhaustive research and product testing to ensure that all the components of our Grobag Baby Sleep Bags conform to the Australian Safety Standards and safety regulations.

Why should I use a Baby Sleep Bag instead of blankets and sheets?
• They stop babies kicking off their covers, getting cold and waking themselves and everyone else up
• They can’t be kicked over your baby’s head or get tangled up
• They keep babies at a comfortable temperature all night long
• Your baby can wake up, move around his cot, and fall back to sleep all on his own without you having to tuck them back in
• They become a great part of the bedtime routine, and will help your baby feel familiar, secure and confident and understand when its time for bed, even when away from home
• They can help the transition from Moses basket to cot by being the familiar “comforter” in both
• They may delay the age at which your baby rolls over onto his tummy
• They may delay the age at which your baby is able to climb out of his cot.

Why the fire hazard labels?
Children's safety is a paramount concern of grobag®. All grobag® baby sleep bags have been thoroughly tested and passed all British and Australian standards required for baby sleep bags. The AUS/NZ standard for children’s nightwear having a reduced fire hazard has been revised and published on 29th December 2003 to define and include more clearly infant sleeping bags. Sleeping bags are becoming more popular as a safe alternative to blankets and top sheets. All styles of grobag® baby sleep bags have been thoroughly tested and meet AS NZS 1249-2003 as having a reduced fire hazard but it important to label them with the red tags because: Infant and children's sleeping bags are classified differently to other sleepwear but not classed as bedding, e.g. a blanket. They are no more flammable than a pair of cotton pyjamas but they are heavier, longer and more flowing than traditional sleepwear. They are put in category 4 and must be labelled with the high fire danger warning. The fire hazard label is an Australian Standards requirement and helps remind parents and carers that grobag® baby sleep bags should not be used as daywear or dressing gowns in living areas. They are recommended for use for sleeping children in a cot. In particular the tagging acts as a reminder in winter not to put children in their nightwear (which may be more loose and flowing) near heaters, open fires, lighted gas stove burners or electric hotplates. The majority of 2.5 tog grobag® baby sleep bags have a cotton outer and lining and a polyester fire retardant filling but they can still burn. They do not ignite easily and have been scientifically tested with burning cigarettes as have the 0.5 tog grobag® baby sleep bags. Our lowest fire danger grobag® baby sleep bags are the 100% cotton jersey inner and outer 1.0 togs. The flame spreads less quickly than lightweight woven cotton but they will still burn, as will all bedding once alight. All grobag® baby sleep bags have also been styled to reduce the risk of fire hazard. (eg. No long sleeves, no extra tassels, trims or ties, well sewn internal seams, no outer fluffy acrylic fibres).

For more information on grobag® baby sleeping bags see our FAQ's page.