Bringing a newborn home from the hospital can be somewhat scary, especially for first time parents. Even as a seasoned mother (if having two makes me sesasoned), I worried about SIDS when I brought my daughter home. The number of SIDS deaths has decreased drastically since “back to sleep” was introduced in 1994. Studies have shown that the safest sleeping position for infants is on their back. Some other tips to reduce the risk of SIDS are:
- Keep everything out of the crib including toys, blankets and crib bumpers
- Don’t allow smoking around your baby
- Use a firm mattress with a tightly fitted sheet
- Avoid overheating your baby
- Improve ventilation in baby’s room with a fan
- Breastfeed if you can. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections which often occur along with SIDS
- Some studies show that using a pacifier may lower the risk of SIDS
One of the number one concerns for moms when they hear that it’s not safe for their baby to sleep with a blanket is that their baby will get too cold. Halo SleepSack Wearable Blankets and Halo SleepSack Swaddles are the perfect solution. The American Academy of Pediatrics, leading SIDS organizations and health professionals suggest the use of wearable blankets to provide a safe sleep environment for infants.
A SleepSack is a wearable blanket that replaces loose blankets for a safer sleeping environment. It is a sleeveless overall type sack with a zipper that is made to fit over regular pajamas. They are available in cotton, organic cotton, micro-fleece, deluxe velboa, sherpa and polyester quilt.
While it is safe to swaddle your newborn snugly in a blanket, a safer (and easier!) alternative is the SleepSack Swaddle. I love the SleepSack Swaddle because it is a 2-in-1 product. When your child no longer needs to be swaddled that portion can be completely removed to leave you with an original SleepSack.
Find more safe sleep tips from Halo and download a safe sleep door hanger at www.halosleep.com. Halo SleepSack Wearable Blankets and SleepSack Swaddles starts as low as $10.95 (check out their clearance section) A percentage of Halo sales goes to First Candle to support SIDS research and education.
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