This means you should ditch the toys, infant pillows, and potentially some of the bumpers and
other crib blankets.
Not exact matches
Bumpers,
blankets and
other crib accessories, like sleep positioners or wedges, can be dangerous — even deadly, dramatically increasing your little one's risk of SIDS.
Other measures to keep baby safe while sleeping has since been added to the list of should - dos, from keeping the crib or other sleeping space clear of blankets, bumpers, stuffed animals and such, to regulating the room temperature and using a fan to keep air moving, to banning all smoking from the house
Other measures to keep baby safe while sleeping has since been added to the list of should - dos, from keeping the
crib or
other sleeping space clear of blankets, bumpers, stuffed animals and such, to regulating the room temperature and using a fan to keep air moving, to banning all smoking from the house
other sleeping space clear of
blankets, bumpers, stuffed animals and such, to regulating the room temperature and using a fan to keep air moving, to banning all smoking from the household.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, pillow - like toys,
blankets, quilts,
crib bumpers, and
other bedding increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and death by suffocation or strangulation.
Clean, Clear
Crib — A baby's crib should contain a fitted sheet only; no blankets, toys, pillows, bumpers, or other items that could cover a baby's face and suffocate t
Crib — A baby's
crib should contain a fitted sheet only; no blankets, toys, pillows, bumpers, or other items that could cover a baby's face and suffocate t
crib should contain a fitted sheet only; no
blankets, toys, pillows, bumpers, or
other items that could cover a baby's face and suffocate them.
Like the
other Halo SleepSack products this gives you a safer way to keep baby cozy without a
blanket in the
crib
All the individual bedding component options (and their price tags) quickly overwhelmed me; so Laurel didn't have much else
other than a lonely little
crib sheet and
blanket.
Wedges and
other items used to prop babies on their sides can pose a suffocation risk (just like stuffed animals, pillows, thick
blankets, and bumpers) and should not be in your baby's
crib.
If you choose to let your twins sleep together, then make sure to reduce the risk of SIDS in
other ways: put your babies on their backs to sleep, put them to bed with a pacifier, and keep them in a
crib in your bedroom that's free from toys and plush
blankets.
Other safe sleeping practices include: not using
blankets, quilts, sheepskins, stuffed animals, and pillows in the
crib or bassinet (these can suffocate a baby); and sharing a bedroom (but not a bed) with the parents for the first 6 months to 1 year.
Besides a
crib sheet, there should be no
other blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, or soft toys in the
crib.
It is possible to buy high quality
cribs, changing tables,
blankets and
other baby paraphernalia for much less money at department stores like Walmart.
A strong advocate for co-sleeping, McKenna encourages bed - sharing and
other co-sleeping arrangements, such as putting the baby in a bassinet or
crib at the parent's bedside, while also following standard SIDS safety precautions — for example, making sure there are no
blankets or stuffed animals around him.
Cribs are clear of bumper pads,
blankets, pillows, burp cloths, toys, or
other items in the
crib or hanging on the
crib.
Stroller
blankets and
crib throws also available, in styles by Banana Fish, Glenna Jean, Cotton Tales and
other boutique designers.
A portable bassinet,
crib, or play yard free of pillows,
blankets, toys, and
other objects are the safest options for your infant's sleep on the go.
Other bedding materials and
crib decorations such as pillows,
blankets, stuffed animals, and bumper pads are all hazards to your baby and should not be in the
crib.
Remove
blankets, pillows,
crib bumpers, and any
other soft item or bedding.
Their
blankets,
crib sheets, plush animals,
crib liners, and
other accessories feature cute prints and uniquely designed mesh materials that take moisture and heat away from the body to maximize comfort.
However, the American Academy of Pediatrics says parents should never put loose
blankets or
other bedding in the
crib with an infant younger than 1 year old, as it can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
Don't use pillows,
blankets, quilts, sheepskins, or soft or pillowlike
crib bumpers in your baby's sleep area (
other than the small
blanket you swaddle a newborn in, and that should be away from the face, as these all pose a risk of suffocation.
It is clear that bedsharing can, indeed, be particularly dangerous and should be avoided when drugs and alcohol are used, when mothers are smokers (before and after pregnancy), when
other children are in the bed, if breastfeeding is not involved (as it changes the position of the infant in relationship to the mother's body and the sensitivity of each to the
other), or if soft mattresses or heavy
blankets are used.4,34,47 - 51 It is also clear that co-sleeping on a sofa, a couch or a recliner is highly dangerous and should always be avoided.48, 49,52 For families that can not arrange a safe bedsharing, however, separate surface co-sleeping (a bassinet next to the bed, or the
crib or an attached cradle, a form of roomsharing) provides similar benefits without any risk.
Always supervise your baby when he is in the
crib, especially if using
blankets, a toy gym or
other items that can cause suffocation or choking.
Other ways to reduce the risk including ensuring that the
crib mattress is firm and that there are no pillows or puffy
blankets that could interfere with your baby's breathing.
The sleep environment must also be free of any and all
other items including toys,
blankets, pillows,
crib bumpers or
other objects.
Two of the
other deaths occurred when infants suffocated in
cribs that contained an excessive amount of
blankets.
This includes pillows,
blankets, comforters, bumper pads, stuffed animals or toys and
other soft items (i.e., the «naked
crib»).
We put our tiny new roommate in a
crib near our bed (though
other containers that were flat, firm and free of
blankets, pillows or stuffed animals would have worked, too).
For storage, we chose a set of three seagrass baskets: We use one as a hamper, one for extra
blankets and
crib sheets, and the
other for toys.