Sleep sacks are a relatively new item on the market for
baby sleep safety (well, they weren’t around when most of us were kids)
and are a favorite among parents because they help to lower the
instances of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
The only annoyance about sleep sacks is that you need to get your baby into the sleep sack before putting him/her to sleep. If your baby falls asleep in your arms before you have put him/her in the sleep sack, you risk waking the baby to put on the sleep sack. Plan ahead. If you know your baby tends to go down for the night every evening around 7:30pm, and then put your baby in the sleep sack by 7:00. This will ensure your baby falls asleep already safely bundled in the sleep sack.
*Sleep Tip: Stomach Sleep
In 1992 the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that babies should sleep on their backs to help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Since this time SIDS has decreased by 50% in the United States. So, rule of thumb: always place your baby on its back for sleep (unless otherwise instructed by your doctor). However, your baby will sleep more comfortably and more soundly on its stomach. You can begin allowing your baby to sleep on its stomach once your baby has the ability to roll over on its own. This way if your baby does not get enough oxygen when sleeping on its stomach it has the ability to roll over to its back.
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Sleep sacks are like mini sleeping bags for babies and help to prevent the baby from pulling blankets and other loose bedding over his/her face cutting off the oxygen supply. They are worn directly over the baby’s sleepwear and help to keep the baby warm and cozy all night. Sleep sacks come in a variety of styles and materials: some sacks are made of cotton (breathable and good for warmer weather or cold weather when paired with a baby blanket) and some are made of fleece or terry cloth (great for cold, winter nights). Hospitals and baby nurseries all over the some country are switching to sleep sacks for safe baby crib bedding.
Using A Sleep Sack
Sleep sacks are designed with a long zipper down the front. You just place your baby inside, the same way you would when dressing your baby in a sleep n’ play. Many brands, like Halo—the inventor of the sleep sack, have reversible zippers so that you can easily perform a diaper change without having to remove your baby from the sleep sack. Just unzip the sack from the bottom up.The only annoyance about sleep sacks is that you need to get your baby into the sleep sack before putting him/her to sleep. If your baby falls asleep in your arms before you have put him/her in the sleep sack, you risk waking the baby to put on the sleep sack. Plan ahead. If you know your baby tends to go down for the night every evening around 7:30pm, and then put your baby in the sleep sack by 7:00. This will ensure your baby falls asleep already safely bundled in the sleep sack.
*Sleep Tip: Stomach Sleep
In 1992 the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that babies should sleep on their backs to help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Since this time SIDS has decreased by 50% in the United States. So, rule of thumb: always place your baby on its back for sleep (unless otherwise instructed by your doctor). However, your baby will sleep more comfortably and more soundly on its stomach. You can begin allowing your baby to sleep on its stomach once your baby has the ability to roll over on its own. This way if your baby does not get enough oxygen when sleeping on its stomach it has the ability to roll over to its back.
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