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flakesitchyfeet 
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 10:05am |
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We are wanting to purchase Hollie a sleeping bag to try and help her get through the night without kicking off her blankets. She is still wrapped, but at 8 months she has the strength to at least get her legs free.
Can anyone tell me if they have felt ripped off with their growbag? They are my favourite at the moment, but seem to be a lot of $$ for what they actually are? IF they are a decent quality and well worth it, then we are happy to pay as we will use it for #2 down the track.
Any ideas or opinions appreciated :)
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Bizzy
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 10:06am |
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i prefer the go go bags andt hey have 20% off at the sleep store at the moment.
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flakesitchyfeet
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 10:13am |
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Thanks Bizzy
I can't see that on their website? They seem wonderful as well, but $100 is really the max I want to pay...
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 11:13am |
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I prefer grobags to gogo bags (have both) - grobags are more generous in sizing and the quality is lovely. The prices went up recently on them though. There are a few listed on Trade Me if you don't mind second hand? Otherwise I've found Slumbersacs a good budget alternative to Grobags (they are a direct copy and even come with the same type of temperature card) and haven't had an issue with the quality - Little Sygnets sell them (and I'd buy a size 3 for an 8 month old as unless she's really small she'll fit it soon):
http://www.littlesygnets.co.nz/specials.php
http://www.littlesygnets.co.nz/sleeping-bags.php
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 11:56am |
I've used bith gogo bags and grobags and like both. However, the cost has been a big deterent and I've recently started purchasing them from a woman who advertises on TM. She makes them to order, if you can't find one you like. She charges between $55 - $85 depending on the thickness - they're merino and cotton so very good quality. here's her link:
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Can highly recommend and them 
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 12:02pm |
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We used a grobag on Daniel. We got a size bigger than what he needed so it could be used for longer and no risk of him growing out of it. He doesn't use it anymore and its still in excellent quality if you don't want to pay retail for one
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 12:58pm |
We have used gro bags since we moved Oli into his big cot at about 4mths old. We love them!!! We have bought a couple new and a couple of TM to have as back ups. I would recommend getting at least one with the travel slot (hole for harness), as we used ours a lot when he was smaller if we went out on an evening (we could put him in his Pjs and back and bring him home and put him straight down!).
ETA - they wash up really nicely, so even if you get from TM, they are generally still good! They can also be thrown in the drier, which makes them a lot easier to wash etc than the go-go bags.
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 1:29pm |
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we just bought really cheap ones form the baby factory and for winter cheaper ones form the sleep store and they have been brilliant (30 at BF and 50 at sleep store)
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 3:59pm |
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I have just purchased one from the sleepstore - not sure what the brand is but is 2.5tog, and only $31 so will see how it goes.
To get the 20% off put 'solutions' in the coupon part.
I have a grobag - second hand from TM and it seems good, but dont have a go go bag to compare it to
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 5:51pm |
I have two grobags.
I  them!
We've used them on Hannah since she was 6 months. Worn every night and washed a million times. They still look new
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flakesitchyfeet
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 6:54pm |
I'm such an impulsive goose.....I did a few searches for online reviews and then just purchased one anyway 
I wish I waited until tonight now! Oh well, it does sound like they are worth it, thanks guys 
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 10:04pm |
We had Grobags for the gremlins, and I them, we bought the toddler size coz when they were smaller it didn't matter if it was a bit big. Lil miss will have them when she gets bigger, atm she is in GoGo bags for no reason other than that I like new things 
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Posted: 06 August 2009 at 10:35pm |
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I just bought 3 off Ebay and they are in great 2nd hand quality!! Im also going to try wrapping so will see which my bubs prefers.
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Posted: 07 August 2009 at 9:47am |
I have a couple of Grobags from the Sleepstore and they are really great. I tried one of the cheaper brands from there as well when I was feeling broke, but in the end they weren't as good (Kayla felt cold inside the cheaper bag).. At the end of the day, having a good nights sleep is worth the money!!
I'm selling a 0-6 month Grobag if anyone is looking for an excellent condition preloved one at a cheap price! here
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Posted: 07 August 2009 at 10:27am |
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It's here already! I live rurally so was shocked to get it so quickly, stoked :)
Righto....here's hoping for a better nights sleep......
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Is a Grobag worth it?
