Will It Be Wise To Let Newborns Use Sleeping Bags?

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Friday, January 20, 2012 | 12:37 AM

By Joe P King


If you think that the care of your baby stops when they're asleep, you're wrong. There are also important things that you should remember to ensure that your baby is safe even in slumber. We know that there are plenty of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome cases not only in the US but also all over the world. That's why one of the biggest questions that parents ask is the safety of sleeping bags for infants.

Expert advice tells us that sleeping bags are opportunely safe for babies, even for newborns. As a matter of fact, they aid in averting serious bed accidents because with their proper use, the infant will not be able to get into a tummy lying position nor slip farther down. Nonetheless, there exist numerous points that should be mulled over.

First of all, purchase sleeping bags that are appropriate for your babies' sizes. Make sure that the neck and farms fit to make sure they don't wriggle down. Do not buy the ones with hood to prevent incidents of it covering the baby's head or worse, suffocation.

Also dress your baby according to the temperature of your room. In case the baby needs more warmth, use only a light blanket. During the summer season, you can use the 1 tog and during the winter season, the 2.5 tog.

If you have a baby who's always kicking off the sheets, then using bags is indeed beneficial. It's also another advantage that the tendency of babies to fall off the rails of a cot is also reduced.

They aren't only great in providing comfort but they also keep babies warm. Any alteration in the room temperature won't even be felt by the little ones.

Just remember that it's also best not to share beds with your baby until after they reach their 6th month. Using sleeping bags won't matter anymore once you roll over your baby during your sleep. If you want to know more about sleeping precautions for your baby, you can ask your pediatrician or browse the internet for information.




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