Frequently asked questions

• How much weight is in the Zen Sack® Quilted?

  The Zen Sack® Quilted sleep sack features a built-in Cuddle Pad™, which weighs just 30 grams (Small size) 60 grams (Medium size) and 90 grams (Large size and distributed across the chest). Our quilted sleep sacks are safely weighted in key areas, as opposed to all-weighted sleep sacks or weighted blankets, which the American Academy of Pediatrics has deemed unsafe for infants.

• What’s the difference between the Zen Sack® Quilted and Nested Bean’s other baby sleep sacks?

  Nested Bean offers a variety of weighted sleep sacks, all of which are designed to calm like your embrace: Zen Sack® Classic, Zen Sack® Premier, Zen Sack® Winter and Zen Sack® Quilted. The difference between our sleep sacks is the fabric used for construction. Zen Sack® Classic is made from 100% breathable cotton, and is perfect for year-round use. Zen Sack® Premier ,made from 70% rayon from bamboo for luxurious softness and 30% cotton for strength, is lightweight for warmer temps. Zen Sack® Quilted is a cozy transitional quilted sleep sack, for when temps start to drop. And Zen Sack® Winter is made from 100% cotton, with a 2.5 TOG and heavy poly-fiber filling.

• Are Nested Bean Zen Sack quilted safe for babies who roll over?

  The Zen Sack® Quilted was designed for rollers and tummy sleepers; The Zen Sack® Quilted helps babies get longer, more peaceful sleep through all growth stages. The Small and Medium size have a gently weighted Cuddle Pad™ on the front that is so light and flexible, it nearly flattens when baby rolls to their tummy. Our Zen Sack® Quilted can also be reversed and worn backwards for tummy sleepers who roll independently, placing the weighted center on baby's back for uninterrupted comfort all night.

• What is the Cuddle Effect™—and how does the Zen Sack® Quilted trigger it?

  The Cuddle Effect is a proven metabolic response that babies experience when they are held, that triggers relaxation and well-being, improves sleep and promotes healthy development. Research on Deep Touch Pressure (DTP) shows that babies experience the Cuddle Effect when they feel gentle pressure in the places you naturally hold them. The Zen Sack® Quilted is designed with gently weighted Cuddle Pads™ that calm like your embrace and trigger the Cuddle Effect for longer sleep.

• Do Nested Bean qZen Sack® Quilted meet industry safety standards?

  The Zen Sack® Quilted adheres to all Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines around product construction, flammability and more. The Cuddle Pad™is self-contained and cannot cause overheating, and the gentle weight does not restrict movement: For example, the Zen Sack™ Quilted is safe for tummy sleepers, rollers and side sleepers.

• How long does it take the Zen Sack® Quilted to work?

  As with all our gently weighted Zen Sleepwear™, most parents report that our Zen Sack® Quilted improve their baby’s sleep in 1 to 3 nights.

• What is the Grow-with-Me feature of Nested Ben Zen Sack® Quilted?

  Nested Bean quilted sleep sacks contain 2 sets of snaps on the shoulders. The bottom snap offers a snug fit, while the top snap offers more room as your baby grows.

• How do Nested Bean quilted sleep sacks hold up in the washing machine?

  the Zen Sack™ Quilted is made of the highest quality cottons, and is designed to withstand multiple washings. To protect the fabric quality, we recommend washing ourZen Sack® Quilted in cold water, on a gentle cycle and tumble dry on low heat.

• What is TOG—and how does it apply to Zen Sack® Quilted?

  TOG is a measure of thermal insulation. It is a commonly used term the textile industry to indicate how warm clothing is. The higher the TOG, the better thermal insulation it provides and the warmer it is. For example, the Zen Sack® Quilted has a TOG of 1.0, providing uninterrupted comfort as temperatures begin to drop.