Using the gro egg
Your grobag® egg™ displays the exact room temperature in °C, and will display one of four colours depending on the room temperature.
Please see the chart below:
If the room temperature is outside the recommended guidelines (shown by the yellow colour) there are 3 actions you can take.
1. Cool or heat the room
For example, by opening or closing a window or door or using a thermostatically controlled heater or radiator.
2. Adjust the bedding
Increase or reduce the amount of bedding. For example, for grobag® baby sleeping bag users choose a different tog rating. For those using traditional sheets and blankets, add or remove layers.
3. Adjust the baby's clothing
Reduce or increase the number of layers of clothing your baby is wearing.
Please note, always remember to check your baby to make sure he or she is not too hot or cold. To check if your baby is too hot, look for sweating or feel your baby, don’t worry if hands or feet are cold, that’s normal. If in any doubt please consult your health professional.
Quick reference:
Use the table to help choose the level of bedding and clothing for your baby. These are recommendations only and you will soon discover the best level of clothing for your individual baby.
Using the gro egg with blankets:
Please note, grobag® baby sleeping bags are designed to be used instead of blankets and sheets.
Never use with a duvet or quilt as this increases risk of cot death.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Its warm weather and my grobag egg™ is on red. What shall I do?
A. Take action to reduce room temperature by opening or closing a window or door or clothing. If it is not possible to bring the room temperature down then you may need to remove all bedding and clothing from your baby, leaving them in just a nappy. Additionally you could use a fan to move air around the room (ensuring it is not within reach of your baby or pointing directly at your baby) and give your baby extra drinks. In extremely warm temperatures, sponge your baby down with luke warm water. If in doubt consult your health professional.
Q. Its cold weather and my grobag egg™ is on blue. What shall I do?
A. Take action to increase room temperature, bedding and Please note, always remember to check your baby to make sure he or she is not too hot or cold. To check if your baby is too hot look for sweating or feel the baby - don’t worry if hands or feet are cold, that’s normal. If in any doubt, please consult your health professional.
Q. My grobag egg™ is on yellow but my baby has a temperature/fever.
A. Even in winter, most babies who are unwell or feverish need fewer clothes and/or less bedding. Check your baby’s temperature regularly and if your baby is unwell, seek medical advice.
Q. I can’t see the colour of the grobag egg™ very well in daylight.
A. The colours on the grobag egg™ are designed to glow gently sleeping bag bag and be visible in very low level light or dark conditions. In lighter conditions use the digital readout.
Q. I have plugged in my grobag egg™ but the product doesn’t seem to be on.
A. Check that the round switch on the base of the grobag egg™ is indented in the ‘on’ position. Check that the power supply lead is securely in place at the back of the grobag egg™.