Getting quality sleep is as important as providing the right nutrition for your baby. It helps lower the risk of health conditions like being overweight and having diabetes. A safe and sleep-friendly bedroom also reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). But how does one transform a baby's bedroom into an encouraging place for completing the recommended number of sleep hours for them? In this article, we'll list seven important ways to turn your baby's bedroom into a safe
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Are Weighted Blankets Safe for Babies?
Weighted blankets have become more popular recently, and with that popularity comes people asking the question of if weighted blankets are safe for their babies. The answer is sort of "yes, but no" as, while they aren't safe for babies, they can still help young children to sleep better at night. What are Weighted Blankets? A weighted blanket is, as the name implies, a blanket with some extra weight built into it. This weight is added by a range of different materials. Some weighted
When Can Babies Sleep With Blankets?
Babies can use wearable blankets from birth or as soon as you stop swaddling your baby. Your baby should not use loose blankets until they are at least a year old, however, you should not expect your child to keep a blanket on them for warmth while sleeping until at least 3-4 years old. Let's dig deeper about your baby and the use of blankets to ensure you keep your baby safe and warm. Babies and Wearable Blankets Once you transition away from swaddling, the best and safest way to put
Is it okay for newborns to be sleeping on their side?
To reduce the risk of SIDS, babies should be placed on their backs to sleep, unless otherwise advised by your baby's doctor. However, what if your baby rolls to his side to sleep? Is it okay for newborns to be sleeping on their side? Yes, it is okay for newborns to be sleeping on their side provided they are rolling that way on their own and can roll from back to tummy and tummy to back. Some parents allow their babies to sleep on their sides even if they aren't rolling yet, but it isn't
Safe Toddler Sleep: When Can Your Toddler Use a Pillow?
This is a guest post written by Judith McLean When your toddler is ready to make the transition from crib to their first bed, it’s a milestone often accompanied with lots of exciting decisions, from selecting new bedroom decor to choosing the right bedding. It’s usually only once you’ve decided on the bed and bought the duvet and bedding set that you start thinking about important safety questions, such as: when can a toddler use a pillow? Why Can’t Babies Use Pillows? Unlike
How You Can Help Raise Awareness for SIDS
October is SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Awareness Month. At The Baby Sleep Site™, we strongly believe in helping to create as much awareness about SIDS as we can. Safe sleep habits are just as important as healthy sleep habits. Each year we post about SIDS to help to continue to educate parents and families about how to help best ensure that babies are sleeping as safely as possible. The number of babies dying from SIDS continues to decline and a large part of that decline is attributed