How to Dress Your Baby for Winter Sleep

How to Dress Your Baby for Winter Sleep

Author: Sally Woods and Bec Maher June 17, 2026 Duration: 29:11

Is your baby waking at 3 or 4am for no obvious reason? The answer might be sitting in their wardrobe. In this episode Sally and Bec break down exactly how to dress your baby for winter sleep — tog ratings, layering, Merino wool bags, room temperature, and why your monitor reading might be lying to you.


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What You'll Learn:

• Why autopilot dressing habits can cause cold-related wake-ups

• The tog rating guide — when to use 2.5 vs 3.5 vs Merino wool

• How to layer underneath a sleeping bag for different room temperatures

• Why room temperature readings can mislead you (and how to fix that)

• When to add heating vs when to let the bag do the work

• Why cold hands and a cold nose don't tell the whole story

• The two Merino wool sleeping bag brands Sally and Bec genuinely recommend


Chapters:

00:00 Intro — bed making, king pillows and the sweaty bat

08:15 Why families slip into autopilot with baby dressing in winter

09:42 The fear of overheating and why we're almost always adding layers

10:41 Singlets, onesies and the base layer explained

11:09 Why Merino wool sleeping bags are worth the investment

12:20 Woolbabe and Woolino — the brands they recommend

15:08 Room temperature: what range to aim for

16:46 Why thermostat readings can't always be trusted

18:40 Where to place your thermometer and what cold extremities really mean

19:36 Layering guide by temperature with a 2.5 Tog bag

20:32 When to move to a 3.5 Tog or Merino bag

21:27 Taking the chill off vs overheating — finding the balance

27:19 How Sally and Bec investigate temperature as part of sleep work

28:52 Wrap-up


ABOUT NAP TRAPPED:

Nap Trapped is hosted by Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) — two experienced baby sleep consultants who cut through the noise with evidence-based, practical advice for tired parents.


Links:

Camp Snooze: https://joinsnooze.com

Sally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/

Bec on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/


Ever found yourself stuck on the couch, scrolling in the quiet, while your little one finally sleeps? You're not alone, and that's exactly where Nap Trapped finds its groove. Hosted by Australian sleep consultants Sally Woods of The Sleep Concierge and Bec Maher from The Sleep Centre, this podcast meets you in that exhausted, sometimes isolating space. It’s a direct conversation between two experts who are also mums, blending solid, evidence-based strategies with the real-world chaos of family life. They break down the 'why' behind restless nights and short naps, moving beyond rigid rules to offer adaptable, practical solutions that actually fit your day. The tone is all solidarity and zero judgment, recognising that every family's sleep journey is different. You'll hear honest stories, debunk common myths, and get actionable advice that aims to bring more rest to your household, not just your baby. Tune into Nap Trapped for a genuinely helpful mix of professional insight and relatable commiseration, all delivered with a warm, Aussie sensibility. It's the kind of podcast you listen to while you're, well, nap trapped, and finish feeling equipped and understood.
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