The soft curves and nest-like shape of the Stokke Sleepi helps your little one feel snug and secure. While the flexible design means it’s adjustable, allowing it to change and grow with your child.
Whats the Difference?
Introducing the Sleepi V3
Stokke has now introduced the Sleepi V3, simplifying the range to just two lengths:
The Sleepi Bed V3 (0-18 months) and then after removing the side (18 months-5 years)
The Sleepi Mini has stayed the same size as the previous version, whereas the Sleepi Bed has been lengthened to 141cm long (so there is no longer a Junior Extension).
The Sleepi V3 can be purchased in Mini or Bed size. You can also buy a Sleepi Bed Extension V3 to extend the Mini up to Bed size.
Note that even though the Mini V3 and V2 have the same dimensions, there is no compatibility between the extension kits. So a Mini V3 needs a V3 Extension Kit and a Mini V2 needs a V2 Extension Kit.
Another difference with the V3 is that the mattress is now sold separately. The new V3 mattresses are high-quality and firm, made with multiple layers of breathable 3D mesh.
The Sleepi V2
The Stokke Sleepi V2 has three sizes:
The Sleepi Mini (approx 0-6 months)
The Sleepi Bed (0-18 months) and then after removing the side (18-36 months)
The Sleepi Junior (3-10 years)
The Sleepi V2 is purchased as a Mini or Bed and then you buy an Extension Kit and the appropriate mattress to extend the mini into the bed size and a Junior Extension Kit to extend the bed size into the junior.
The Stokke® Sleepi™ Dresser in Natural colour is the perfect addition to our nursery concept, pairing beautifully with the Stokke® Sleepi™ cribs.
Versatile and beautiful, the Stokke® Sleepi™ Dresser is equipped with three spacious, push-to-open drawers that open and close with a gentle push giving parents loads of storage and easy access to their children's clothes, toys & treasures.
With open space for parents´ feet underneath, the Stokke® Sleepi™ Dresser & Changer is the ideal height for changing your baby on the included softly cushioned changing pad. Depending on how you arrange your room, the Dresser with Changer allows for both sideways and parent-facing changing positions.
Made with clean Scandinavian design, solid wooden legs and a textured front surface in beech, it combines quality and durability. The result – a classic and long-lasting piece of furniture that works in a variety of interiors. The Dresser is a Red Dot Design Winner 2022!
The Stokke® Sleepi™ Changing Table in White colour is the perfect addition to the Stokke® Sleepi™ nursery concept, pairing beautifully with the Stokke® Sleepi™ cribs.
With open space for parents' feet underneath, the Stokke® Sleepi™ Changing Table is the ideal height for changing your baby on the included softly cushioned changing pad.
Versatile and beautiful, the Stokke® Sleepi™ Changing Table is equipped with a generous open shelf for convenient storage. Depending on how you arrange your room, the Changing Table allows for both sideways and parent-facing changing positions.
Made with clean Scandinavian design, it is a Red Dot Design Winner.
The Stokke® Sleepi™ Changing Table in Natural colour is the perfect addition to the Stokke® Sleepi™ nursery concept, pairing beautifully with the Stokke® Sleepi™ cribs.
With open space for parents' feet underneath, the Stokke® Sleepi™ Changing Table is the ideal height for changing your baby on the included softly cushioned changing pad.
Versatile and beautiful, the Stokke® Sleepi™ Changing Table is equipped with a generous open shelf for convenient storage. Depending on how you arrange your room, the Changing Table allows for both sideways and parent-facing changing positions.
Made with clean Scandinavian design, it is a Red Dot Design Winner.
The first magical months have passed and now it's time for you to transform your Stokke® Sleepi™ Mini into the Stokke® Sleepi™ Bed with the practical Bed Extension Kit Natural colour. Suitable for children up to 5 years.
Mattress is sold separately.
Please note this is only for the Sleepi V3, not earlier Sleepi versions. The V3 first arrived in New Zealand in June 2023.
The first magical months have passed and now it's time for you to transform your Stokke® Sleepi™ Mini into the Stokke® Sleepi™ Bed with the practical Bed Extension Kit White colour. Suitable for children up to 5 years.
Mattress is sold separately.
Please note this is only for the Sleepi V3, not earlier Sleepi versions. The V3 first arrived in New Zealand in June 2023.
The Stokke® Sleepi™ Drape Rod in Natural colour is designed to be used with the Stokke® Sleepi™ Mini and Bed. With the Drape Rod, you can use the Stokke® Sleepi™ Canopy to a provide warm and cozy feeling to your nursery. The canopy keeps light out and creates comfortable sleeping environment for your newborn baby.
Please note this is only for the Sleepi V3, not earlier Sleepi versions. The V3 first arrived in New Zealand in June 2023.
The Stokke® Sleepi™ Drape Rod in White colour is designed to be used with the Stokke® Sleepi™ Mini and Bed. With the Drape Rod, you can use the Stokke® Sleepi™ Canopy to a provide warm and cozy feeling to your nursery. The canopy keeps light out and creates comfortable sleeping environment for your newborn baby.
Please note this is only for the Sleepi V3, not earlier Sleepi versions. The V3 first arrived in New Zealand in June 2023.
The Power of a Bedtime Routine for Your Baby
Simple rhythms that can make bedtime calmer – for both of you
In the early weeks with a newborn, life seems to find a rhythm all on it’s own! Feeds, naps, cuddles and nappy changes all blur into one another, and having anything that resembles a routine can feel a little out of reach… Don’t worry – that’s totally normal.
As your baby grows, you might start to notice more predictable patterns start to emerge. This can be a lovely time to gently introduce a baby bedtime routine - a simple series of calming steps that helps signal to your little one that that the day is coming to an end.
It doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, some of the best bedtime routines are the simplest ones.
Why a Bedtime Routine Matters
Babies LOVE familiarity. Repeating the same gentle activities each evening can help your baby begin to recognise that sleep is coming, while creating a comforting transition between the day’s activities and bedtime.
A bedtime routine can also be a really special opportunity to slow everything down together, creating a sense of calm, security and connection.
And while your bedtime routine will naturally change as your baby grows, those familiar little rituals can continue well into childhood.
When Should You Start a Bedtime Routine?
There’s no exact age when you have to start.
During the newborn stage, feeding and sleeping are naturally quite unpredictable, so there’s no need to worry about a strict schedule. From around six to eight weeks, you will probably notice your baby becoming more predictable, and you can begin introducing a few simple bedtime cues if it feels right for your family.
At first, your routine might simply be a fresh nappy, sleepwear, a feed and a cuddle. You can always add more as your baby grows.
How to Start a Baby Bedtime Routine
There’s no “perfect” bedtime routine - what works beautifully for one family might not work at all for another.
The important things are keeping it relatively simple, calm and consistent. Around 20 to 30 minutes is usually plenty, and where possible, try doing the final part of the routine in your babes room so they begin to associate that space with winding down and sleep.
Here’s a simple bedtime rhythm you could try:
Bath
A warm bath (or shower with you!) can be a lovely way to end your day together. Keep the lights soft if you can, slow things down and let bath time become part of the transition from playtime to bedtime.
Massage
After the bath, a few minutes of gentle baby massage can be incredibly calming and is a beautiful opportunity for some quiet bonding time.
You could use a baby massage product such as Scullys Massage Oil, or keep things very simple with Loloma Coconut Oil.
Keep the movements very slow and gentle, talking quietly, humming or singing to your baby as you go. Over time, even the smell and feel of their usual massage can become another little signal that bedtime is approaching.
A Little Extra Wind Down Support
For particularly restless little ones, you may also like to add something like Magnesium Rescue into your bedtime routine. Magnesium can help regulate the nervous system, promote muscle relaxation, and support the production of melatonin.
The important thing here is the ritual itself. Whether it’s massage, moisturising or simply a quiet cuddle after their bath, repeating the same calm steps each night is what helps make bedtime feel familiar.
Sleepwear
Changing into cosy sleepwear is another simple but powerful bedtime cue!
Choose soft, breathable layers that are appropriate for the temperature of your baby’s room. Merino is one of our favourites for sleep because it makes layering easy throughout the year.
Our baby sleepwear collection includes merino bodysuits, babygrows, gowns and other cosy layers for bedtime.
💛 Dimples Tip: Your baby’s room temperature is much more useful than the season when deciding what they should wear to bed. Feel their chest or back to check whether they’re comfortably warm rather than relying on their hands and feet, which can naturally feel cooler.
Feeding
For younger babies, a feed will naturally be an important part of bedtime.
As your baby gets older, you might like to experiment with offering their final feed slightly earlier in the routine rather than making it the very last thing before sleep. Some families find this helps separate feeding from falling asleep.
But don't stress if your baby loves feeding to sleep, especially in those early months. Every baby is different and your routine can evolve gradually.
A Story or Song
This is one of our favourite parts of a bedtime routine.
Your baby certainly doesn’t need to understand the story yet to enjoy listening to your voice. Reading the same book each night, singing a lullaby or simply humming quietly can become a wonderfully familiar sleep cue.
Reading together from an early age is also such a lovely habit to establish, and our children’s book collection has plenty of beautiful first books to choose from.
One day they'll be choosing the bedtime story themselves - and probably asking you to read it agaaaaiiiin!
Cuddles & Goodnight
Finish with a cuddle, a quiet goodnight and plenty of reassurance.
It sounds so simple, but that same kiss, phrase or cuddle each evening can become one of the most familiar parts of your baby’s bedtime routine.
And even if you know you’ll probably be seeing them again in a few hours, it’s still a lovely way to finish the day together.
Watch for Your Baby’s Sleepy Cues
One of the best bedtime tips we can give is to watch your baby rather than becoming too attached to the clock.
Yawning, rubbing their eyes, staring into the distance, becoming quieter or suddenly getting a little fussy can all be signs that your baby is getting tired.
Starting your bedtime routine when you notice these early sleepy cues can often make settling easier than waiting until your baby is overtired.
Create a Calm, Sleep Friendly Nursery
As bedtime gets closer, gradually make the house feel a little quieter.
Dim the lights, turn the television off and put away stimulating or noisy toys. These small environmental changes can become part of your baby’s bedtime cues too.
A dark room is ideal for sleep, but a gentle night light can be super handy while you're feeding, settling or changing nappies overnight.
💛 Dimples Tip: Once bedtime begins, keep voices quieter and movements slower. Babies pick up on our energy surprisingly well, so turning your pace down can help make the whole room feel calmer.
Putting Baby Down for Sleep
As you get to know your baby, you may like to experiment with placing them into their sleep space when they're sleepy but still awake.
Some babies take to this beautifully. Others need plenty of cuddling, rocking or feeding before they're ready to settle - particularly when they're very young.
There's no need to turn bedtime into a battle. The aim of a routine is to make sleep feel calm and predictable, not to achieve a perfect settling technique.
What works for your baby today may also be completely different in a few months time.
Be Consistent, But Stay Flexible
Consistency helps babies recognise their bedtime cues, but flexibility is just as important.
There'll be evenings when your baby is overtired. There'll be illnesses, holidays, late dinners, visitors and nights where absolutely nothing goes according to plan.
That's parenting!
Rather than worrying about following your routine perfectly, think about having a few familiar rituals you can return to wherever you are.
A fresh nappy, familiar sleepwear, the same book, a cuddle and your usual goodnight might be all your baby needs to recognise that it's bedtime.
If more than one parent or caregiver can occasionally do the bedtime routine, that's great! It helps your baby become comfortable settling with the other special people in their life.
And Don't Forget About Mum
Once baby is finally settled, it can be surprisingly difficult to switch your own brain off.
After spending all day feeding, changing, remembering, organising and looking after somebody else, having a tiny bedtime ritual of your own can be just as valuable.
Make a warm drink, put your phone down, have a shower or simply sit somewhere quiet for ten minutes.
For mums who enjoy something cosy before bed, Mamma's Milk Bar Moon Milk can become part of your own evening wind-down ritual. Prepare yourself a nice warm cup and enjoy a quiet moment once your little one is settled.
Small Rituals With Lasting Benefits
Your baby's bedtime routine doesn't need to be elaborate, and it certainly doesn't need to be perfect.
It's simply a collection of familiar little moments that tell your baby: the day is finished, you're safe, and it's time to rest.
Some nights it might be bath, massage, pyjamas, feed, story and bed. Other nights it might be clean nappy, feed, cuddle... bed.
Both count!
As your baby grows, the routine will grow with them. The massage might disappear, they'll choose their own pyjamas, and eventually they'll be the one reading the bedtime book.
But that cuddle and goodnight kiss? That will still matter - even if one day you have to sneak them in after lights out. ❤️
Dressing Your Baby for Sleep – A Seasonal Guide
Knowing how to dress your baby at bedtime can feel like a bit of a guessing game – especially when the seasons start to change. Should you add another layer? Is the room too cool? Are their hands meant to be that cold?
To help take the guesswork out, we’ve put together a simple guide to dressing your little one for sleep using our Dimples sleeping bags and sleepwalkers, without any additional blankets.
A Gentle Reminder
Every baby is different, so this guide is just that – a guide. The best way to check if your baby is at a comfortable temperature is by feeling the back of their neck. It should feel warm, not hot or sweaty. Hands and feet can feel cooler and aren't always a reliable indicator.
Baby’s body temperature naturally dips during the early morning hours, so if your little one is waking more often than usual, it might be worth checking if they’re feeling a bit chilly.
And remember – when it comes to sleep, it’s safer for babies to be slightly cool rather than too warm.
Choosing the Right Layers
When dressing your baby, natural fibres like Merino wool or cotton are best. These breathable fabrics help regulate temperature and keep your baby comfortable through the night.
Merino in particular is a year-round superstar – its clever fibres trap warm air on cooler nights and allow heat to escape on warmer ones, making it ideal for all seasons. At Dimples, all of our garments are designed especially for keeping little ones cosy and safe.
We recommend having at least two sleeping bags or sleepwalkers on hand for each season, so you’re always prepared for the inevitable midnight messes.
Ideal Room Temperature
The ideal temperature for a baby’s room is between 16–20°C.
If you’re using a heater or heat pump, setting the thermostat to 18°C will help maintain a steady climate through the night without overheating.
Monitoring the Room
Many baby monitors display room temperature, which can be a helpful reference.Alternatively, something like the Shnuggle Moon Nightlight can be used to keep an eye on the room temperature. It uses a handy colour display to show whether the room is sitting within the ideal range.
Signs Your Baby May Be Too Warm
Waking more frequently than usual
Sweaty back or neck
Damp hair
Shallow or rapid breathing
If you notice these signs, try removing a layer or adjusting the room temperature. A cool, damp cloth on the back of their neck can help if they’re feeling very warm – and always check for fever if you’re concerned.
Signs Your Baby May Be Too Cold
Restless sleep or unusual movement around the cot
Rolling onto their stomach
Catnapping during the day
Waking around 5am
If any of these sound familiar, consider adding a layer, using a warmer sleeping bag, or gently warming the room.
Dressing your baby for sleep doesn’t have to be stressful. With a few key pieces and a little trial and error, you’ll find the sweet spot that keeps them cosy and safe – all night long 😴
Explore our full sleepwear range to find breathable, natural fibre options for every season.And if you’re ever unsure, we’re here to help.
Bringing a new baby home is one of life’s most beautiful - and exhausting - adventures. In this blog, Family Sleep & Wellness Coach, Lauren Moran from Little Dreamers, shares her expert advice on newborn sleep in the fourth trimester.
Which swaddle or wrap is best for your baby?
Choose well for better sleep
Swaddling your newborn helps calm, relax and settle your baby, ready to sleep. A swaddled newborn will generally fall asleep more easily and sleep for longer. This is because newborns are still used to the warm, tight feel of the womb. Newborns also have a startle reflex – really big twitches of the hands and arms that can wake your baby. Swaddling gently snuggles your baby’s arms in to keep them snoozing peacefully.
Choosing the right swaddle or wrap depends on your baby’s preferences and the time of year. Some swaddles may be one-size-fits-all, designed to use from newborn through to infant sleeping bag. Others fit a specific size, and you’ll need to change the size as your baby grows. For these wraps, it’s much safer to get one that fits your child now – not one that they’ll grow into. The extra fabric can get in the way of your child’s movement, and may also increase the risk of SIDS.
Follow our guide to understand what’s right for your newborn.
Which wrap is right for you?
There are two main types of wraps: fitted wraps, and traditional swaddles. The right one will depend on your preferences, and what works best for your baby.
Fitted wraps
Fitted wraps make swaddling a newborn easier. They’re also more secure – very important if your baby is a wriggler! Dimples has two types of fitted wraps:
Snuggle Wrap
: The Dimples Snugglewrap is perfect for a newborn who loves to be cocooned with arms down. Its unique design means it can be used safely in the crib, pushchair or car seat, for babies up to six months old. The Snuggle Wrap comes in one size and will adapt to your baby as it grows.
Sleep Pod
: The Sleep Pod is designed for babies who prefer to sleep with their arms up, or those who like self-soothing by sucking on a hand or fist while sleeping. It allows for natural movement of the hips and arms, while still making your baby feel snug and comforted. This Sleep Pod
comes in two sizes: newborn and small (3 – 6 months). It has a zip up the front that makes it super easy to put on. There’s also easy access via the double-ended zip for nighttime nappy changes.
Traditional wraps
Traditional wraps
are large pieces of stretchy fabric. They are more versatile than fitted wraps, as they can also be used as shade cloth, feeding cover or blanket. They also grow with your baby, so you don’t need to buy more than one.
However, they are more difficult to use – learning to swaddle takes time, and it can be difficult to get the perfect fit, especially on a wriggly baby at 2 am. Dimples have Extra-large wraps, in both
merino
and
organic cotton
.
Cotton or merino?
Both
cotton
and
merino
fabrics are suitable for sleeping swaddles. Both are breathable, helping babies to regulate their temperature. Synthetic fabrics can lead to your baby overheating and sweating.
Merino wool can help naturally regulate your baby’s temperature, providing even warmth and wicking moisture away. This makes an excellent option year-round. During the hottest months you may prefer a cotton wrap. This can also be used in cooler weather over close-fitting wool pajamas.
The perfect wrap, better sleep
Finding the perfect wrap can make all the difference in those tricky early months. This may take some trial and error, as you learn about what works for you and your baby. If you’re confident using a traditional wrap, this will give you the most versatility. If you’re a relatively newcomer to swaddling, a fitted wrap might suit you better.
If your baby will arrive in the heat of summer, make sure you have a few cotton options on hand. For other times of the year, merino will work well.
Whatever you choose, nailing that perfectly wrapped baby burrito will make for an especially wonderful parenting moment – especially if your baby is asleep!
