Sleeping Bag Sizes
Sleeping Bags – How to Choose the Right Size for Your Child
How to Choose the Right Sleeping Bag Size
Choosing the right sleeping bag size is important for your child’s comfort and freedom of movement during sleep. A sleeping bag that is too small may feel tight, while an unnecessarily large sleeping bag may not fit the child properly.
Different sleeping bag styles have different sizing. A footed sleeping bag is therefore chosen differently from a classic sleeping bag or a 3D sleeping bag with extra room for the feet.
If you would like to check the size more accurately, measure your child from the feet to the shoulders. This measurement corresponds most closely to the required sleeping bag length because the child’s head remains outside the sleeping bag. For this reason, it is usually not suitable to choose a sleeping bag that is as long as the child’s full body height.
For footed sleeping bags, we recommend choosing the size more precisely and avoiding too much extra length. The cuffs are not included in the stated sleeping bag length and add approximately 10–14 cm of extra space. If your child is between two sizes, we usually recommend the smaller size.
With classic sleeping bags, a little more room is perfectly fine. The lower part of a classic sleeping bag is flat, so some extra length is needed to provide enough space for the child’s feet.
3D sleeping bags are shaped differently. The lower part is wider and provides additional space for the feet, so their sizing differs from classic sleeping bags.
Sleeping Bag Size Guide
The tables below provide an approximate recommendation according to the child’s total height. Age is only approximate – children of the same age can differ considerably in height.
Footed Sleeping Bags
| Sleeping Bag Size | Child's Height | Approx. Age |
|---|---|---|
| 60 cm | 68–80 cm | 9–18 months |
| 70 cm | 80–92 cm | 18–24 months |
| 80 cm | 92–110 cm | 2–3 years |
| 90 cm | 110–116 cm | 3–4 years |
| 100 cm | 116–128 cm | 5–6 years |
| 110 cm | 128–134 cm | 7–8 years |
Important: the cuffs are not included in the stated length of a footed sleeping bag. They add approximately 10–14 cm and can also be pulled over the feet like integrated socks. For this reason, there is no need to choose an unnecessarily large size.
Classic Sleeping Bags
| Sleeping Bag Size | Child's Height | Approx. Age |
|---|---|---|
| 60 cm | 60–70 cm | 0–12 months |
| 70 cm | 70–80 cm | 12–18 months |
| 80 cm | 80–90 cm | 18–24 months |
| 90 cm | 90–100 cm | 2–3 years |
| 100 cm | 100–110 cm | 3–4 years |
| 110 cm | 110–120 cm | 4–5 years |
Classic sleeping bags can have a little more extra room. Their flat lower section means that part of the length is used by the child's feet. The recommended ranges are therefore designed to work well with both lightweight and insulated sleeping bags.
3D Sleeping Bags
| Sleeping Bag Size | Child's Height |
|---|---|
| 70 cm | 71–81 cm |
| 80 cm | 82–93 cm |
| 90 cm | 94–105 cm |
| 100 cm | 106–117 cm |
| 110 cm | 118–129 cm |
The lower part of our 3D sleeping bags is specially shaped to provide extra room for the child's feet. This means the feet do not take up the sleeping bag length in the same way as with a classic flat sleeping bag.
What If Your Child Is Between Two Sizes?
For a footed sleeping bag, we generally recommend the smaller size if the child is between two sizes. An excessively large footed sleeping bag may make walking less comfortable.
For a classic or 3D sleeping bag, a little extra room is not a problem and the larger size may be suitable when the child is close to the next size.
Still Not Sure Which Size to Choose?
If your child is between sizes or the measurements do not clearly match the table, please contact us. Send us your child's total height and, ideally, the measurement from the feet to the shoulders. We will be happy to recommend the most suitable sleeping bag size.
