Grobag Baby Sleeping Bag 1.0 Tog, Gro-Ing Places, 6-18 Months (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

Our boy is now one year old and has been using this  Grobag Baby Sleeping Bag 1.0 Tog, Peek A Zoo, 18-36 Months  for two months. He started using sleep sacks at about six months, and one of the reasons we like them in general is because they give him an obstacle in his efforts to climb all around the crib, and we don't want him to be able to move around so well that he might hurt himself. He also has eczema, and the bag is an effective barrier against scratching.We bought a bag that was bigger than his age because he is a big boy, at 98th percentile on height. The bag did seem large at the start, but now two months later, when he has started wearing 2-year-old clothes, it is a comfortable size for him. He still has room to grow quite a bit, which is good.I understand that some people may prefer a previous version of the Grobag, and are saying this is no longer like they used to be. Since we were not familiar with earlier versions of this product, I can only judge this bag on its own merits, and we are very, very happy with it.We first tried another brand ( Halo ), which worked great, but my wife didn't like the artificial fibers or flame-retardant chemicals, especially after our boy developed eczema. After some research, we decided on two different bags -- this one for warmer weather, and a 2.5 tog  Baby Deedee  bag when it's a bit cooler. The quality is very good, and the zipper has had no problems.The animals on the "Peek a Zoo" design are cute and our boy actually looks at and talks to them. We have had negative experience with the Baby Deedee's snap-closed shoulders, so we are happy that the Grobag opens only with a zipper down the front, and not with snaps. Although the holes for the arms are a little bit of a tight fit, with the Baby Deedee we have sometimes found that when he is upset and moving around, and above all when he stands up in his crib, one or both of the snaps pops open. With the bag half hanging off him, he has real trouble getting to sleep, not to mention that it could be dangerous. Grobag doesn't have this problem.The bag really isn't thick and isn't a great choice when you need something warm, but that's fine with us since that's not the purpose we are using it for. It's great for children who tend to get hot, like our son. He often sleeps in a long-sleeve onesie, some light pants and maybe socks, plus the Grobag on top. He seems very comfortable with this arrangement in a 68 degree (20 C) room. When temperatures build in summer, with the A/C on, we think it will still be good, but with fewer clothes under the bag.Warmly recommended for anyone looking for a sleep sack in place of a light blanket. It seems like a very safe, long-term solution to help an active baby/toddler sleep.

I was very hesitant to purchase this Grobag after reading some of the reviews, but after two weeks I'm happy and would purchase another. My son outgrew his XL Halo Sleep Sack and the early walker Halo sacks only come in fleece or a mesh like material. I wasn't happy with either of those choices so I started looking for a new brand. I debated between this sack and the Sleep Nest sack, but decided on this one after other reviewers complained the sleep nest sack's zipper scratched their kids.The 1.0 tog Grobag sleep sack has two layers - the outer layer with the design is indeed a little like a low thread count sheet as some of the other reviewers noted. But, the inner layer is a nice soft material and that is what is against your baby's skin. The sack also softened up after a washing. We have the 18-36 month size and it is plenty big for my son who wears size 2T, no worries about outgrowing it anytime soon. The zipper has a chin protector which I appreciate for my son, but it really makes it a pain to zip up. We have learned you have to completely reverse the zipper protector flap, then zip up the sack and pull it back into place over the zipper. A nice feature, is that the zipper is covered by a small flap that snaps closed at the bottom of the sack so curious hands are less likely to unzip the sack.The 1.0 tog is a nice weight for spring and summer. We put my son in long sleeves and pants when it's a little cool and when it's hot we take him down to a t-shirt and shorts.All in all, a nice cotton sleep sack for the summer. I took off a star for the zipper protector flap making it so difficult to zip up and the outer layer of the sack not being as soft as the inner layer.**Update 8/1/12**After 4 months I'm still really happy with this sleep sack and will purchase the 2.5 tog for the winter. The sack has continued to soften after washes over the last months. To my surprise, the white has kept a nice clean color despite the fact that it's being used nightly by a now 18 month old toddler. The zipper flap under the chin is still a nightly struggle (an extra 10-15 seconds), but we're used to it and my son has never shown any irritation or scratching on his chin or neck from the zipper.

Used this Grobag every night with my daughter from 5 months-2years. Now my son uses it, although he is a warmer guy, so on hot nights we use a 0.5 Tog for him. He is bigger too, so I think he will outgrow it before 2 years old.