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What's the difference between a sleep sack and footie PJs?

CapitolBabyCapitolBaby member
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My mom asked me why the sleep sack and not just footie PJs, and i couldn't answer it.  Any ideas?
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Re: What's the difference between a sleep sack and footie PJs?

  • liza0828liza0828
    Well, your baby will grow out of footies quicker than a sleep sack.  Other than that I think it's just personal preference.
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  • pandagirl15pandagirl15
    I think it's easier to get a sleep sack back on after changing a diaper in the middle of the night!
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  • SmootchySmootchy member
    footie pj's are sleep&play's, pj's with feet. Sleep sak, is more of a sak that you put on over the sleep & play. Would be like a sub for a blanket, sorta
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  • CapitolBabyCapitolBaby member

    imageliza0828:
    Well, your baby will grow out of footies quicker than a sleep sack.  Other than that I think it's just personal preference.

    Oooh - good point! 

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  • CapitolBabyCapitolBaby member

    imagepandagirl15:
    I think it's easier to get a sleep sack back on after changing a diaper in the middle of the night!

    Also excellent point.  Thanks girls! 

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  • KateLouiseKateLouise member

    I use the sleepsack over her footed pyjamas, like a blanket she can't escape. She kicks her blankets off, so this way I know she's covered through the night. It also reduces the risk of her face ending up under her blankets.

    Plus without it she kicks her legs through the bars in the cot.

    Also it seems to limit her ability to roll over in bed, so I don't have to rescue her from her front when she gets frustrated. 

    ETA: I guess my girl's a kicky little monster. 

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  • Shell24Shell24 member
    We don't have central air (only window units) so it's not super cool in our condo.  I prefer the sleepsack because it's sleeveless, so I put my DS in a onesie and the sleepsack.  The footed sleepers have long sleeves and he'd be too hot in that.
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  • smittendorffsmittendorff member
    imageKateLouise:

    I use the sleepsack over her footed pyjamas, like a blanket she can't escape. She kicks her blankets off, so this way I know she's covered through the night. It also reduces the risk of her face ending up under her blankets.

    Plus without it she kicks her legs through the bars in the cot.

    Also it seems to limit her ability to roll over in bed, so I don't have to rescue her from her front when she gets frustrated. 

    ETA: I guess my girl's a kicky little monster. 

    This.  A sleepsack is a wearable blanket, so it's a safe alternative to using a loose blanket.  Benefits: does not pose a suffocation/SIDS risk, can't get kicked off, limits rolling and legs getting stuck between the bars.  Plus they are easy for middle of the night changing and allow lots of flexibility for layering underneath.  I highly recommend the Halo sleepsacks - they are by far the best ones!    

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  • mynaturalbabymynaturalbaby

    Sleep sacks are fantastic and a definite must have on my list of baby items. 

    My pediatrician recommended that sheets and blankets shouldn't be in his crib until at least one year of age because they pose a potential SIDS risk, so the sleep sack is the logical choice for us.

    If you're thinking about buying one, pay special attention to the fabric.  I tried the Halo but found that DS would overheat and wake up damp and sweaty when he would wear it.  Certainly not ideal.  Merino and cotton are the best choices because they're natural and better at breathing.  The merino one gets the most use in our house because it can keep him cool or warm him up, depending on the room temperature.  They're initially more expensive, but you don't have to keep buying new ones as your little one grows because they're sized up to 2 years. 

    I'm definitely going to be using them in our house when #2 arrives in December.

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