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Grow bags
I know you aren't supposed to use a grow bag for the first couple of weeks but was looking at getitng one as I was given mother care vouchers as part of my leaving gift from work.
So question is: What tog is best for baby being born in early May (assuming low tog as summer?)
So question is: What tog is best for baby being born in early May (assuming low tog as summer?)
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Princess
also we say to customers that they should wait a few weeks before puttin baby in them!! again i'm not sure on the ones from diffrent shops!!
ruth xxx
I read in a baby mag that you shouldn't use a growbag until baby is at a year old, just like a duvet isn't recommended for a baby under 12 months old...
Sarah xx
I read it wrong in the Mothercare catalogue....
Sarah x
Since I've been pregnant I'm sure I'm reading things backwards. Head in the clouds as I've so much to sort out before we emigrate...
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Problem is we were warned by the midwife before we left the hospital with her not to use growbags under any circumstances as they made babies too hot , we had already bought three as they were recommended by mother and baby magazine!!!
Im thinking its a good idea to heed the midwifes advice but keeping her under her covers is a full time job , she's sleeping 8 hours now winters coming and werre at a loss as what to do
Is it possible you misunderstood the mw, maybe she meant not to use the growbag in the beginning as it is true that new borns especially under 8lbs weight can't regulate their body temp ut at 3 months your lo should be fine. My son (4months) has slept with a baby grow, growbag & a light blanket over him from 2 monts & is fine, it also keeps him in one position most of the night too as he can't wiggle his legs so much & I am sure has a much more comfortable sleep.
I suppose its a personal thing , we need to use a growbag now we have no option , unless we leave the heating on all night!
Theres too much conflicting information on websites about whats right and whats wrong , its hard work deciding what to do , as a Dad i want the best for her so joining a forum like this is the way forward for me , i can make sure were doing everything right
Ive bought 3 or 4 growbags from Tesco and I plan to use them fron birth (assuming she is over 7 7) I think they are a great idea, I printed the advice off the growbag website so know what tog to use when. I do think its a personal choice and would be quiestioning my midwife as to why I wasn't ment to use them!
asda, tesco and tx maxx are all great, also we got one at a car boot the other week i think it was brand new if not hardly used and i washed it first anyway and it cost 20p.