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Sleeping bag to bed sheets

Sleeping bag to bed sheets

My 2.3 year old sleeps in a sleeping bag. I’m wondering what age would be appropriate to start using bed sheets instead and if there is any robust research discussing disadvantages of keeping him in a sleeping bag for the time being. Thanks!

There is no robust research around this question but we do know that all sleeping environments need to be safe and sleep should have routine and consistency. If the child is going to sleep well and staying asleep in the sleeping bag it is okay to continue this practice. There are no disadvantages to ongoing use of the sleeping bag at this age.

Dr Susan Moloney

Director of Paediatrics Gold Coast University Hospital

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