Every now and then it hits me just how quickly Keira is growing up. Yesterday she was wandering around the house with a pink Hello Kitty purse over her shoulder pretending to shop for groceries, and I realized she’s not a baby anymore. She’s turning into a big kid right in front of my eyes!
Even though Keira’s growing up, she still sleeps in her crib sidecarred to our bed, and this child is a restless sleeper. It’s not uncommon for me to wake up with her feet in my stomach or stretched across me. A regular blanket wouldn’t last an hour on her, so I keep her warm with a wearable blanket every night. I’ve used Halo SleepSacks with both my girls since birth, and they’ve always kept my babies safe as well as warm.
As Keira gets older and more mobile, the next logical step is to move up to the Big Kids style of SleepSack with foot openings. I received this micro-fleece HALO Sleepsack Big Kids in size 2-3 years for review. This style of SleepSack looks oversized, but it’s important to remember that it’s a wearable blanket, not a sleeper. It’s designed to be roomy enough for kids to pull their feet in at bedtime and kick and move their feet around inside it. Keira’s only 19 months old, so this SleepSack has lots of room to grow into. I think she’ll be able to wear it until she transitions to a toddler bed and real blankets.
The foot openings are genius. Other wearable blankets can only be used in bed, but with these foot openings, Keira can wear her Big Kids SleepSack while she’s playing or snuggled up reading stories with me, and she stays warm yet still mobile. She had a similar SleepSack Early Walker in a smaller size so she already knew to stick her feet through the openings for easy walking. Keira loves the adorable little elephant applique on the front and often gives it a couple of hello pats when I first put the SleepSack on her. The zipper zips from the bottom for easy diaper changes in the middle of the night. The only thing is, while I like that feature right now, I’m not sure how well the reverse zipper will work when we start potty training.
The Early Walker and Big Kids SleepSacks come in micro-fleece (like the one I reviewed), comfort mesh (Early Walker only), and now in a new lightweight knit fabric. I like that I can choose different weight options depending on the season. HALO SleepSacks are made from 100% polyester and very reasonably priced. While I usually prefer natural materials, one bonus of using micro-fleece is that if Keira’s diaper leaks a little, the fleece repels the moisture and helps keep the sheets dry. The material is soft to the touch and easy to care for. Just throw the SleepSack in the washing machine with like colours. Plus I love how quickly the fleece dries!
About HALO and the HALO SleepSack Early Walker & SleepSack Big Kids:
“HALO Innovation’s SleepSack® wearable blankets have become the standard for hospital nurseries and parents alike. In fact, 1,000 hospital nurseries use the HALO SleepSack Swaddle instead of blankets through the HALO Safer Way to Sleep Initiative. As your child grows from baby to toddler, HALO Innovations offers the SleepSack Early Walker and SleepSack Big Kids. HALO SleepSack Early Walker and SleepSack Big Kids offer your child the warmth and security of a SleepSack so he can fall asleep fast and sleep soundly throughout the night as well as unique foot openings for more mobility when awake.”
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I love that they have a hospital take home program – I have a halo and love it.
I like the Big Kids Sleep Sack, I think my girl would love how cozy it is! She is always kicking off her blankets at night.
So sad that this started bc they lout their first to SIDS. 🙁 Everything I am reading is wonderful about the company though. Great that is in 1250 hospitals. I would pick for my big kid 2 t. Thank you so much for the giveaway.
I love that the feet are open, so my kids can get to the potty in hurry!
I love that they can be used from birth to toddler ages. I love that they have leg holes, but can yet keep warm when needed. These are perfect
I had no idea sleep sacks were made larger than 12 months!
I like the HALO® SleepSack® 5-Piece Crib Set 100% Cotton | Jumbo’s Garden
I had no idea they had “big kid” ones! They are awesome! My daughter would love it.
I love the early walker one. My son does not walk yet but he didn’t like his legs inside the sleep sack. Thus looks like the perfect solution!
I never knew they used Halo Sleepsacks/Swaddles in hospitals!!
I love that these are used in hospitals. A great way to educate new parents. 🙂
I learned about hip dysplasia and how swaddling too tightly can be harmful.
I like that the child is always covered when they are sleeping.
I like the open feet! I wouldn’t be able to wear something like this unless it had the open feet lol
We have been using Halo sleepsacks since my daughter was very little. I think it is great that Halo has different options available to take your baby from newborn stage to a 5T toddler.
I like the PureNight Pure Air System!
I like that these are used in hospitals and i’d love to own one of the HALO® SleepSack® Big Kids Lightweight Knit.
I really like the HALO® SleepSack® 5-Piece Crib Set. It is such a great value!
I like the sleep sack 2-piece gift set.
I love that they actually have feet holes because my son hates his feet covered. I really like the Robot printed Early Walker Sleep Sack.
i like the Baby Q&A with Dr. Tanya Altmann
I learned that they have open feet! Definitely a must with potty training
I love that they offer training guidelines in the hospital. I think that is very useful especially for new moms like me.
I like that it has leg holes..my daughter would never wear a traditional sleep sack
I like the HALO® SleepSack® Swaddle 4-Piece Gift Set in Cupcake.
I like the fact that the feet are open.
I love the Sleep Sack for big kids, it looks so comfy!
I love the leg holes! My son doesn’t like having his feet covered, but I think this would be a great solution to keep him warm.
The leg holes are a great idea!
I love the leg holes! my son would love it look so cozy
I didn’t know about the bigger sizes- how great. I like that there is a hospital take home program.
I like the Halo swaddle in yellow giraffe and elephant pink.
I would love to try the Swaddle Change changing pad cover! We love their sleepsack swaddles too!
I learned that Halo was started due to losing their first born to SIDS. What a terrible tragedy
I like that they have an In-Hospital Program.
We loved our halo sleep sacks when babe was tiny and would love a big kid one now that she is a mobile toddler! I love that they keep babies cozy and safe!
The Cotton Sleepsack with the Rocket is super cute.
These look so warm! I like the Halo Sleep Sack Early Walker in Ladybug, it is so adorable!
I love the Sleepsack Muslin Swaddle! It looks like it would be much cooler than the normal swaddles.
i liked the HALO® SleepSack® Big Kids Lightweight Knit | Cupcake
I love the HALO® SleepSack® Wearable Blanket 100% Cotton | Elephant.
I had no idea there were so many different sleep sacks. I like the HALO® SleepSack® Base Layer | Jungle.
Wow, I love that they have foot openings. My daughter is expecting her first little one and this sound perfect for the soon to be one!
The PureNight Pure Air System looks really neat!
I like these better than traditional closed sleep sacks
I learned that the Sleep Sacks help babies sleep more soundly since they can’t kick it off, and that it’s used in over 1,250 hospitals to promote safe sleep! I really love the Sleepsack Early Walker in Micro fleece Lady Bug!!
I love the Big Kids Sleep Sack, it looks comfortable.
I love the HALO® SleepSack® Early Walker Micro-fleece | Ladybug this pattern is so pretty
I love the swaddles. They were a huge hit with my last baby and I can’t wait to use them again with this baby!
I learned that Halo was started due to losing their first born to SIDS, so sad