Baby sleeping bag
The Gro Company
Category
Childcare objects
Date
2004
Materials
Fabric
Measurements
450 mm (width); 675 mm (height)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 663577
Summary
Baby's blue sleeping bag, which is decorated with multicoloured animals, stars, moons and music shapes (2004). Inside is white towelling, with a blank label sewn on the bottom left side and a label on the next which reads 'grobag' with a blue smiling face. The outside has a blue zip that fasteners in the centre from the top down. It is for baby's aged approximately 0-6 months. These baby sleeping bag are used to prevent a baby sliding under the covers and, because they have a very low tog rating, are also idea for preventing the baby from overheating. They are thought to promote 'safe sleep practice'. Additional covers are not recommended when using this type of baby sleeping bag.
Makers and roles
The Gro Company, maker