The Best Toddler and Baby Sleeping Bag for Camping with Kids | Morrison Outdoors

Here is my review of the Morrison Outdoors Toddler Sleeping Bags and Baby Sleeping Bags that I have used with both of my kids on dozens of camping and backpacking trips. I am sharing pros, cons, and which sleeping bag is best for your child.

One of the most important pieces of camping gear is a sleeping bag and finding a baby and toddler sleeping bag that is safe and warm can be tricky. When my first baby was about 6 months old, I found the best baby and toddler sleeping bag and have been using them for 3 years now.

The toddler and baby sleeping bags are from Morrison Outdoors and are specifically designed for safe sleep, warmth, comfort, and are perfect for family camping trips.

This post is not sponsored by Morrison, they don’t even know I’m writing it. I bought my first bag from them but they have since sent me others. I will be sharing what I love as well as what I wish they would change so you can decide if they are the right sleeping bags for your children. If you decide to try them out, the code HaileyOutside will get you 10% off your purchase.

And if you are looking for more gear recommendations, you can check out all of my Favorite Gear for Camping with Kids.

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Safe Sleep

The first thing we usually wonder about as parents when it comes to any products dealing with our babies and sleeping is, is it rated for safe sleep. Normal sleeping bags can be bulky, can slip over a kid’s head easily, and really don’t come in small enough sizes for little kids.

Morrison Outdoors sleeping bags are designed to keep the bag from covering the child’s face, reducing the risk of suffocation. They zip up around the kid’s neck without it being too tight.

These baby sleeping bags are made with breathable materials that reduce the risk of overheating, which can be a significant hazard for small children. So coupled with the temperature rating, you can choose a bag that suits the specific weather conditions, helping to create a safe and comfortable sleep environment.

The Little Mo sleeping bags also have a zipper that opens from the bottom, allowing for quick and easy diaper changes without fully waking or removing the child from the bag. This feature, while primarily a convenience, also minimizes the risk of a child getting cold during diaper changes at night, contributing to the overall safety of the sleeping experience. I do wish this was a double zipper so you had the option to unzip it a little at the top if your baby gets warm, but I think this would no longer make it a safe sleep option.

Of course, it is important to remember that while Morrison Outdoors sleeping bags are designed with safety in mind, it’s up to you to make sure they are used appropriately and in line with the general guidelines for safe infant sleep. This includes ensuring your baby is placed on their back to sleep on a firm pad, the sleeping bag fits well and is the correct size for the child, and the child is dressed appropriately for the weather conditions.

Sizes

These Baby and Toddler sleeping bags accommodate a decently wide range of ages and sizes. Their sizes range from 6 months old up to 6 years old. Notably, the Little Mo baby sleeping bag for ages 6 mo-2 years and the Big Mo toddler sleeping bag for ages 2 years – 4 years old have been specifically engineered for babies and toddlers. The Mighty Mo is a newer addition (as of summer 2023) and is meant for kids 4-6 years old.

They do make an adult sleeping bag but if I’m being honest, it does seem a little gimmicky. BUT I have never tried it and it may be the best piece of camping gear out there.

As for what size should you get for your little one if they are on the cusp of age, I would measure how tall they are and compare it to the sizing chart. Sizing up is usually fine if you have a taller 1.5 year old for example and want to get the next size up.

What you don’t want to do is get a sleeping bag that is way too big for you baby and risk it no longer being okay for safe sleep. If a sleeping bag is too big, it can also be hard for your child to stay warm as their body has to work harder to warm up all the empty space. You can tie something around the excess to get rid of the empty space.

Temperature Rating

All of the baby and toddler sleeping bag have 2 different temperature rating options: 20°F and 40°F. The 20° bag is insulated with 650 fill duck down and the 40° bag is filled with a synthetic insulation. The 20° bag is lighter weight and packs down smaller which makes it great for backpacking with and obviously great for those colder nights.

I personally use the synthetic 40° bag more often because my kids sleep warm and I often times find the 20° bag to be too warm. I love that their temperature ratings are pretty accurate and I would much rather the bags be too warm than not warm enough.

	Age Range	Temperature Rating	Length	Weight	Insulation	Price
Little Mo 20°	6mo-2 years	20°-40°F -6°C to 15°C	32″ / 81cm	9oz / 245g	650 RDS White Duck down	$160
Little Mo 40°	6mo-2 years	40°-60°F 4°C to 15°C	32″ / 81cm	15.1oz / 428g	Polyester fiber	$85
Big Mo 20°	2 years-4 years	20°-40°F -6°C to 15°C	42″ / 106cm	13.1oz / 370g	650 RDS White Duck down	$180
Big Mo 40°	2 years-4 years	40°-60°F 4°C to 15°C	42″ / 106cm	1lb 3oz / 537g	Hi-Loft polyester synthetic	$100
Mighty Mo 20°	4 years-6 years	20°-40°F -6°C to 15°C	48″ / 122cm	1lb 9oz / 708g	650 RDS White Duck down	$200
Mighty Mo 40°	4 years-6 years	40°-60°F 4°C to 15°C	48″ / 122cm	16.4oz / 464g	Hi-Loft polyester synthetic	$115

Down Vs Synthetic

As I mentioned before, Morrison Outdoors offers both down and synthetic options. Their 20° down-insulated sleeping bags provide incredible warmth-to-weight ratio, making them ideal for cold, dry climates. These bags are often more compressible (they compress down to the size of a Nalgene bottle) and lighter than their synthetic counterparts, making them ideal for backpacking.

Morrison Outdoor’s down is Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified meaning it is ethically sourced which I love and appreciate.

On the other hand, Morrison Outdoors’ 40° synthetic sleeping bags are no less efficient. They perform admirably well in wet conditions, maintaining their insulating abilities even when damp. These sleeping bags are also a more affordable alternative, offering good warmth and durability without breaking the bank. Plus, they are easier to clean and dry, a definite advantage for families with young children.

Cost

The Morrison baby and toddler sleeping bags range in price from $84-$200 with the smaller sizes being less expensive as well as the synthetic bags being significantly cheaper than the down filled bags. I have found that they have a good resell value and Morrison is actually partnered with ReRouted, an outdoor gear resale website, so you can easily search for used bags or resell your own.

If you want to resell your bag through Morrison and Rerouted, they offer $25 cash or $30 store credit from Rerouted as well as $25 off your next purchase from Morrison Outdoors for any of their bags. I would only recommend this option if you are looking to upgrade to a bigger size otherwise I’d look at selling it on Facebook Marketplace or another similar site.

If you choose to buy it on their website, my code HaileyOutside is good for 10% off.

Downsides

Here are 3 things I don’t love about our Morrison baby and toddler sleeping bag:

1. On the 20° sleeping bags for 6mo-4years, the hands are sewn shut. The 40° synthetic options have a fold over hand option but not the down bags. This is frustrating for my kids who want to hold something at night or if you have a baby who likes to hold their pacifier and put it back in their mouth on their own.
   • UPDATE JUNE 2024: They have since come out with fold over hands for the 20° down sleeping bags!
2. Along with the sleeves, I feel like the sleeves are really long on the Little Mo. This is likely to accommodate for the taller 2 year olds, but when my kids are babies and starting to roll over, the arms can get trapped underneath them and make them wake up.
3. I mentioned this earlier, but I wish the Little Mo had a double zipper so you could unzip it from the top as well as the bottom. But I am sure this would not make it a safe sleep option for babies so I get it.

Overall, I think the Morrison Outdoors toddler and baby sleeping bags solve a huge pain point for parents and are definitely worth the investment. If you want to get out camping or backpacking with your kids, I highly recommend checking them out.

If you want to read more about camping with kids, you can check out these posts:

• 12 Essentials for Camping with a Baby
• Best Camping Gear for Kids | Everything You Need for Camping with A Toddler
• 10 Easy Dinner Meals for Camping with Kids