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Our son at that age used an old adult sleeping bag which had a water repellant liner. We just folded under the excess length or folded it over if it was cold. He was fine and the following year we didn't do any folding - just left it full length. Found that him wriggling out of the bag was more of an issue (I kept waking to tuck him back in). What was so brilliant about that sleeping bag though was the water repellant liner as little accidents did occur even though he was dry at home. We didn't have to wash and dry the sleeping bag (a nightmare on a campsite), only wipe the liner with dettol wipes and air it.

I wouldn't worry... try the all in ones if the child is likely to wriggle out, but don't make them too hot.

Quote: Originally posted by Speedcamp on 01/8/2011

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Our son at that age used an old adult sleeping bag which had a water repellant liner.

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Hats would never stay on. A hoody is all we've used on our son, although this would only be start or end of season. Most of the time all he has had is standard cotton PJs and socks. He's hot enough with just that. Actually sleeping bags often work better the less layers you have - they are designed that way.

On one trip early on our son got so hot we had to open up the tent to get his temperature down. Do not assume that they need to be all wrapped up. Best to test the back of their neck and judge for yourself. Its easy to just throw a fleece blanket over the top if you think they are not warm enough. They will wake if they get too cold.

If you fill up a hot water bottle and put it in their bed for a while before they get in and then remove it, it will take any cold edge away. Another option if they feel cold when they first get in the sleeping bag is to put a fleece blanket in with them when they first get in and then whip it out of the sleeping bag when they've gone to sleep.

Quote: Originally posted by chimponarope on 02/8/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by Speedcamp on 01/8/2011

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Our son at that age used an old adult sleeping bag which had a water repellant liner.

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Hi Speedcamp

I don't suppose you remember the brand of it? Sounds perfect for one of our little ones. Had a google about but only one I can see are some £120 snugpak ones which is a bit pricey.

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Given that it has a great big lantern embroided on the outside of the bag I guess its a Coleman. Just checked its a Coleman Bambusa. It must be at least 10 years old and is a lightweight backpacking one although still a multi-season bag. They are still selling sleeping bags with the same name (going by a quick search on google). Whether they are made the same I have no idea, but may be worth exploring.

Quote: Originally posted by chimponarope on 02/8/2011

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Thank you I shall dig a bit further.

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When i used to camp with my parents when i was a kid my mum used to fold the unused part of the sleeping bag under so making it impossible to slide down too far or perhaps you could just tie something round the bag halfway down.

Its important to remember a cold child will wake up and tell you a child that is too hot may not so make sure you dont get them too warm, better to be woken up for a cuddle and an added blanket than the frightening alternative.