Footed pajamas are one-piece garments that cover the entire body, including the feet, and are commonly used for babies and young children in cold climates. They can also be used by adults and older children for energy-saving purposes. Some footed pajamas have zippers or snaps for easy diaper access or bathroom trips, and vinyl fabric covers the bottom of the feet to prevent slipping. For newborns, footed pajamas or sleeping blankets can help comply with safety recommendations regarding thick blankets and SIDS.
Footed pajamas generally refer to one-piece pajamas that cover the entire body, including the feet. These pajamas can also be called combination sleepers, from Dr. Dentons. They are commonly used for babies and young children in cold climates, but some manufacturers make versions for older children and adults. To confuse matters, sleeping blankets can mean a footless one-piece garment resembling two blankets sewn together with sleeves. Newborns in cold weather can use this type of blanket to sleep.
Footed pajamas for babies are usually made of flame-resistant polyester fleece. Alternatively, terry pajamas are popular in slightly warmer climates. Either type can be tight or compressed. Fleece versions are more likely to have front zippers starting at the center of the neck, deviating to end at one leg, while fleece ones are more often associated with snaps.
Zippers or snaps make diapers easy to access, and for older children, zippers can come in handy for middle-of-the-night potty trips. Some footed pajamas, like the old styles of long underwear, have either a buttoned back or buttoned front at the waist, allowing you to use the bathroom without removing the entire garment. Two-piece pajamas can make trips to the bathroom easier and less cold, adult or potty.
Vinyl fabric typically covers the bottom of the feet of this style of sleepwear and prevents slipping. This is useful for children learning to walk, and even for adults who might misstep in the dark. Some complain that footed pajamas are too hot most nights, especially when made of fleece. To address this, manufacturers occasionally offer detachable feet or a small indentation through which you can slide your feet to avoid wearing the foot part while you sleep.
For very young children, footed pajamas can help parents comply with safety recommendations regarding the use of thick blankets that have been linked to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Since these pajamas are so warm, children tend to require very little covering on top of them. Heavier covers, such as duvets, are not recommended and may suffocate a newborn. Therefore, parents often turn to footed pajamas or sleeping blankets to keep baby warm with little added coverage.
Adults and older children can enjoy the energy saving features of footed pajamas. Since covering your feet keeps your body warmer, you can turn down your thermostats at night. Even in the morning, you may not need to turn on the heaters as often because the full coverage pajamas provide greater warmth.
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