If you’ve been a mother for any length of time, chances are good you’re familiar with the HALO brand. Eleven years ago, when we welcomed our oldest son, the HALO sleeper was one of the very first things I scanned for my baby registry. Here’s a blurb from HALO which sums up their mission in a nutshell: “HALO Innovations is dedicated to putting the health, safety and well-being of babies first. In fact, over 1,200 hospitals use our HALO® SleepSack® wearable blankets through the HALO Safer Way to Sleep Initiative. This summer we launched our new bassinet, the HALO™ Bassinest™ Swivel Sleeper, furthering our commitment to helping babies sleep safely.”
A few months ago, HALO sent a Microfleece SleepSack (retail $25) for baby Ingrid to try. This wearable blanket is also available from HALO in other fabrics like cotton, muslin and sherpa. I requested a size small (birth to 6 months) for Ingrid, in the cute pink and white ladybug design. We’ve had a good three months to review it and I’m really eager to share my feedback with you!
Wearable blankets help replace loose blankets in the crib, which can be a safety hazard to young infants and toddlers. They are a great way to keep your little one feeling cozy and warm without the need for extra bedding.
A SleepSack especially comes in handy if you have a baby that prefers not to be tightly wrapped. On the flip side, the SleepSack is roomy enough that you can swaddle your baby inside of it for extra warmth and security.
Size small has been perfect for Ingrid. She’s been wearing it from age 3 months to 5 months, and during that time it’s provided ample room for her to wiggle and kick while not being so big that it swallows her up. The sleeveless design not only allows her arms to move freely, but it allows me to choose short sleeves or long sleeves for her to wear underneath. I love the quality and texture of the microfleece fabric as compared to regular fleece (which is thicker, attracts more lint and pills over time).
Because it zips from top to bottom, you can change your baby without having to fully open the sack. That means they can stay warm and cozy on top while you’re tending to their bottom.
Here is the size chart for easy reference:
Microfleece is definitely an easy-care and quick-to-dry fabric which can be laundered with everything else; the only drawback is that it tends to hold on to odor more than cotton because synthetics are more subject to buildup.
To sum up, here are my thoughts on the newest addition to HALO’s SleepSack line-up:
Advantages:
- Microfleece is super soft and cozy
- It resists pilling better than regular fleece
- It resists staining
- It has a stay-dry effect in the event your child wets out of the clothing underneath.
- The SleepSack zips from top to bottom, so there’s no zipper near your child’s neck.
- Generously sized so it’s easy to put your baby in, execute a diaper change, or get them out.
- Arm and neck openings are sized just right for comfort and safety.
- Sleeveless design allows for more movement, and less sweating/overheating.
Disadvantages:
- Fleece tends to hold onto odors more readily than cotton or other natural fibers.
- The cost of $25 will be a stretch for some budgets, but it is an excellent long-term investment, and something you should at least consider adding to your wish list or registry.
I mentioned that HALO has recently introduced a Bassinet Swivel Sleeper for yet another way to keep your baby safe and secure while sleeping. Unlike other bassinets, the unique design swivels back and forth so that parents can easily pull the sleeper closer to comfort, feed or pick up their baby. bassinet. It even swivels right up to your bedside for a cozy and safe “co-sleeping” arrangement. The mesh sides are breathable and let you easily view your little one at all times.
My first baby was a c-section and recovery time was slow; I would have loved a sleeper like this after my surgery to keep Joseph within arm’s reach because moving around was tough on my sore tummy for a few weeks.
Watch this quick video on YouTube to see the bassinet in action. And right now you can enter to win a HALO Bassinet Swivel Sleeper on Facebook!
You can connect with the folks at HALO online or through social media:
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Shop for the HALO SleepSack at local retailers of baby goods, or online at Amazon.ca and Amazon.com
There’s a giveaway!! One of my readers will win a HALO Microfleece SleepSack – choose your size and color (subject to availability)! Open to both US and Canadian residents. Good luck!
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I would choose the sleepsack in mint.
I like the Cream microfleece sleepsack in Large.
With a predicted temperature being a high of 26 degrees on Thursday (brrrrrr) , this winter season is bringing some cold cold weather, and this is a perfect solution to keeping my baby warm! I really like that it opens from the bottom and you dont have to mess around with the top half iof the blanket. Right now, we swaddle our baby at night, and having to swaddle and Unswaddle him for a diaper change, is a job in itself! Especially since I’m still trying to get the swaddle thing down! 🙂 if I were to win then I would pick the cream colored one In Size small. I love that bassinet. As someone who is recovering from an unplanned C section, this would be a blessing to have. It would make this a little easier! Thanks!
Swaddling was tricky for me at first, too! Anel, take care and I hope your recovery is swift from the surgery. Give your little son a hug from me, and I’ll cross my fingers that you win! ~Anne
I would choose the turtle print micro fleece. These are so cute and a great way for baby to stay warm at night without a blanket.
I would choose the cream fleece
I would choose the ladybug in a size medium. Thank you!
I’d choose the mircrofleece turtle print!
I’d love the Turtle microfleece in Large!
I would like the HALO® SleepSack® Wearable BlanketMicro-fleeceKitty Dots, in large, if I won.
I love the Giraffe…so cute and my favorite color of green!
I would choose small in any of the boy colors-probably blue
I’d choose the giraffe in a size medium
Id get the giraffe print in medium! http://www.halosleep.com/halo-sleepsack-wearable-blanket-micro-fleece-giraffe/
I’d get the medium, but we don’t know yet if baby is a boy or girl, so I don’t know what print!
I’d pick the owl leaves. Cute.
I’d choose the owl leaves one…they’re all cute, though!
I agree! Hannah, I love your hand-stamped cards (at Graceful Designs) and shared my favorite on Pinterest today! ~Anne
I would do the cream in newborn size.
I’d love the HALO SleepSack Wearable BlanketMicro-fleece Mint in size Medium if I won!
I like the pink turtle!
I’d select a blue in medium for my son-to-be born nephew!
I would pick the Owl Leaves in medium, thanks!
Blue Turtles in a med or lg
I like the HALO® SleepSack® Wearable BlanketGiraffe size medium if I won.
I would get the turtle in medium if I won! Thanks for the opportunity!
If we won, we’d choose Kitty Dots in a size Large! 🙂
I would choose the rocket in a small! We love these!
HALO® SleepSack® Wearable BlanketMicro-fleeceOwl Leaves Medium such a adorable item sure would be sweet for my new grand baby due in July thanks for the chance I love this so sweet.
I would get the extra large Kitty dots micro fleece one
I would choose a size medium with Owl Leaves print! It’s so cute! I am obsessed with owls.
I would choose the giraffe print in a small!
I would choose the Owl Leaves in small.
Id love the extra large turtle!!
I would choose the medium 100% Organic Cotton SleepSack Wearable Blanket in Cream
I would get a size small Owl Leaves. I love that they have gender neutral prints.
I love the turtle wish I could try a 4t but probably a large?!!
I’d like the Owl Leaves in large. But what I’d really really like is an early-walker with a train in large… but I guess that’s not part of the giveaway 🙂
That would be nice! lol ~Anne
Turtle Large!! 🙂
I like the cream one
I’d choose the Owl Leaves in Medium!
I’d love to have the Ladybug SleepSack in size X Large!
I would choose stripes elephant or pink ruffles, not sure if we’re having a boy or girl!
Newborn in cream
I would choose turtle in the large size
I would choose the turtle print in size small 🙂
I would get the Giraffe or the Turtle in small.
HALO® SleepSack® Wearable BlanketMicro-fleeceGiraffe medium
Definitely a small and I love the Ladybug!
The color cream and size small
I would get a newborn Kitty Dot – so cute!
I would choose the rocket print in size small.
I think I’d love the microfleece cream wearable blanket! It is very neutral! Thanks!
LOVE Halo sleep sacks! I’d like the Owl in large ! <3
I’d choose the owl leaves print in size extra large.
I really like the owl leaves. I have a 7 month old she doesn’t like to be swaddled anymore. To keep her warm is perfect!
Whoops a LArge 🙂 She’s 21 pounds
I would like the HALO® SleepSack® Wearable BlanketMicro-fleeceTurtle in Large for my grandbaby. It is so cute.
I would choose the dog stripes
I would pick the large size.
I would choose Rocket in Large
Ladybug in medium
I would choose the Owl Leaves in Medium
I would choose the Ladybug in small
I would choose the rocket sleepsack in size small.
I’d choose mint in newborn.
I’d like a large sized Turtle.
I like the owl leaves in the medium size for my little guy.
I’d pick ladybug in large. My next choice would be kitty dots. I like the one you got though. 🙂
I would choose Owl Leaves in medium.
I would choose the rocket print in size medium for my grandson.
Medium, Giraffe Yellow. SO cute!
I like the micro-fleece Rocket Sleep Sack Wearable Blanket!
Ladybug in Newborn