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If there’s one non-essential, essential item that your kids should have at home, it’s a decent sleeping bag.

Why, you ask? It’s simple really – for those impromptu sleepovers with family and friends, camping trips where everyone wants to be snuggly and warm in the outdoors, and for when you have unexpected little visitors staying over your place. Or simply those moments when everyone is cuddled up watching television and only a sleeping bag will do.

Because we know how hard it is to find the right one, we've narrowed it down to our favourite sleeping bags that are most suited for the camping trips and sleepovers that might come your way.

This sleeping bag comes in a variety of colours and designs, so it will suit any fussy little camper. It has a 2-season rating, which makes it ideal for spring to autumn, and is lightweight and compact.

This is an ideal choice for camping trips and holiday adventures in moderate conditions. It has a drawcord adjustable hood to help retain warmth and a two-way zipper to open at feet if your child needs to cool down. It has a water repellent surface on the fabric while the bag is fast-drying and easy to look after.

One reviewer commented, "Purchased for a school camp. Weather was cooler than anticipated and unlike some fellow students my 6 yr old was very comfortable."

This junior sleeping bag is a good choice for your next camping trip with its snug pull fit system and thick lining that offers toasty comfort in temperatures down to zero degrees.

The Big Agnes is great if you want your child to grow with the sleeping bag, not needing to buy another each time they grow out of it. The loop and closure system means a smaller child can sleep comfortably in it without any cold spots from areas in the bag that aren’t filled, and you can then expand it as they grow taller.

This lightweight sleeping bag come with a compact drawstring carry case and is perfect for indoor getaways with a comfort temperature of 15 to 5 degrees. It’s easy to pack and compact, making it an easy one to throw in the back of the car for impromptu sleepovers. Available in pink or blue.

This cosy sleeping bag with soft and snuggly fleece lining is perfect for indoor sleepovers, movie nights or simply staying toasty warm on those cold rainy winter days. 

This is a fun lightweight sleeping bag that your little one can use for sleepovers or snuggling up in front of a movie. It can also be unzipped to double up as a play mat. Good for warm mild conditions. Also available in an owl design, which is just as appealing.

This kids sleeping bag from Decathlon is not as heavy duty as the previous one listed but will still cope with temperatures down to 10 degrees. And it comes in a great price. Ideal for moderate camping conditions and definitely for cosy at at-home sleepovers. 

The Native Napper combines sleeping bag, sherpa blanket, pillow and a toy into one super snuggly sleepy scenario. There are four cute native Australian animals to choose from, Koalee, Joey, Poss and Puggle the platypus, all of which are bound to be a hit with your little one, when 'camping'out in the lounge room or indoor cubby.

Bluey fans will go nuts over this inflatable bed! The portable, all-in-one airbed and sleeping bag can go from bag to bed in a matter of minutes. The cover is also machine washable, so it’s ready to go for the next guest.

While you're here, why not check out our list of best dressing gowns and slippers for kids, as well as the best flannelette sheets to keep everyone snug at night 

This article was first published in July 2020 and updated in April 2022. 

Leah Goulis is the Lifestyle Editor of Kidspot. The website is best known for its trustworthy parenting advice, but Leah also brings the fun for parents delivering all the best news across the entertainment, celebrity, travel, home, finance, health, beauty, and fashion sections on the website. Working from the News Corp office in Sydney, she writes about all things entertainment, works with our team of experts to provide accurate and trustworthy health advice, tells you where to travel, where to nab the best buys for the family and how to save money, and even finds you handy hacks for around the home. Leah has an Arts Degree from UNSW, majoring in theatre and film, and furthered her studies in journalism at UTS. Leah has over 14 years experience in digital and print publishing. Her first role was as Online Editor at Girlfriend Magazine, which was awarded Website of the Year twice under her guidance. She later moved to weekly magazines such as OK!, Woman’s Day and New Idea, before returning back to the digital world. Leah loves working with children and is passionate about delivering entertaining and helpful articles to parents when they need it the most, which is why she calls Kidspot her perfect home away from home.