I have put blankets on my baby at night since day 1, no1 said it wasnt safe?

Question

now i am reading on here ppl saying its a risk of sids. I put the blankets tucked under her sides up to her elbows and then have two rolled up blankets under her side so she cant go on her stomach even though shes only 1 month old.

Answer 1

Loose blankets and bedding pose suffocation hazards and should be avoided.  Wrapping the baby up tightly is a better idea, there is no loose material to cover her face.  

It doesn't mean that all babies will die of sids if you cover them.  It is just a precaution that you really should consider.

Answer 2

blankets make the risk of smothering greater. they also do increase the risk of sids. you should not give the baby a blanket until she is 6 months old. a long sleeved outfit should be warm enough for her. if she cant roll over yet, dont worry about the blankets on her sides. really, onse she can roll over, she should be able to roll to her tummy and sleep if she wants to.  

Answer 3

People are jumping the gun telling you that sort of stuff, and it is cruel of them to have you unnecessarily worry like that. There is nothing wrong with you putting blankets in with your baby the way that you describe doing it.

Answer 4

put her in a sleeper and thats good enough.

Answer 5

they sell a cushion to lay the baby on so they dont roll over. But back in the old days with you and me and so on our parents put balnkets up to our necks. if you are worried you can get swaddle nap things that wrap tight to the baby and keeps them warm. but I plan on using a lite blanket to cover over my baby up to his ribs cause Im afraid his room might get cold. (we have to close the door cause the cat has been sleeping in his crib)  

Answer 6

only i heard if u put them on their stomach to sleep they can get sids but u can put a baby on their stomach at that age for tummy time that probly 3-5mins

Answer 7

It depends on the weight of the blankets and how you lay her in the crib. If you are worried about SIDS check out this page with all the do's and don'ts.

http://www.creative-baby-nursery-rooms.c...

Answer 8

It is fine as long as it is Not near there face where they could smother.

Answer 9

if the baby doesn't like the blankets it will kick them off...leave her alone she's fine..SIDS has NOTHING to do with blankets and everything to do with BAD lungs and genetics..

Answer 10

Yes SIDS is from babies who suffocate and breath their own air and chances are by over covering  a baby can harm them more than it can help them....where do you live in Alaska? who covers their babies in the summer time? honey let your baby breathe.....you would hate to wake up and find her not breathing anymore....it's nice to know you care for your baby enough to want to protect her and keep her warm but you are over doing it....and I speak from experience.

Answer 11

Although I did it with mine he's 6 months old everything I was sent home with from the hospital stated it could cause sids.  When my youngest was born he was hospitalized for 3 weeks in the NICU, because he was a preemie, they always had blankets on his side so he would lay on his other side, and they had him cuddled in the blank.  that's safe.  here how you do it.  lay the blanket down fold it so it's shaped like a triangle, place the baby's head so it's not over the blanket take the bottom corner pull it up then pull the side corner's over.  Has for getting on her stomach by her self that will take at least couple more months.  Once they are able to get on the stomach alone then it's ok to leave them on their stomach, but always lay them down on their back.

Answer 12

What's dangerous isn't blankets, it's overheating. How hot is it in her room? One or maybe two blankets is plenty for a baby in a cool room who is wearing a thin sleepsuit.

Forget the rolled up blankets, though. Your baby does not need to be surrounded by multiple layers of cloth like that - if she cosies right up to them then she could well overheat - suddenly it's not 2 blankets against her, it's 20. Lay her on her back and there is NO increased risk of SIDS - because once she can roll over by herself she is safe to sleep whatever way up she likes.

Answer 13

i just put a receiving blanket on top of her to cover her lower body but she ends up kicking it off.. its ok as long as it isnt going above her neck and shes not breathing it in. and my daughter sleeps on her stomach thats the only way she will sleep but she sleeps on the side of her face to where her nose is sticking out. with all those blankets its not safe. you should buy one of those sleep cushions so that the baby doesnt roll over to her side                                                                

Answer 14

At one month, I'm sure she can't roll over yet, so I wouldn't put the blankets on either side of her.  I swaddled my daughter when she was first born, and yes, they do say blankets are at risk for SIDS, but she was like a little burrito, it was winter, and she barely moved in her sleep except to turn her head back and forth.  I suggest buying a few sleeper sacks.  You put her arms through them like a onesie, but the bottom is roomy and it zips up, so she can still kick her legs, and you don't have the worry of a blanket covering her face.

Answer 15

Its becuase of overheating esp during the summer a baby even a newborn doesnt need many blankets. The swaddle blanket is more then enough.  

Answer 16

I think people over react.

A good idea though is a grobag. Its a type of sleeping bag that press studs over the shoulders.  

Answer 17

Yeah, it's dangerous.  It's probably best just to swaddle her.

Answer 18

i would be really careful. put warm pjs on her if shes cold. socks, and a hat. no blankets. hope i helped, :)

Answer 19

You're the one who had a baby it's up to you to find out all the information you need, not up to everyone else to tell you all of it!

Answer 20

If you're worrying about this, have you tried a gro-bag, I have a 4 month old baby and she loves hers - it's a bit like a sleeping bag - although I think that your baby has to weigh 10lbs or so before they can go in one.

If you feel that you're doing everything you can to stop her rolling on to her front, then don't worry. I'll give you the same advice that was given to me, no matter how much advice you get off people, your instincts matter the MOST. If you feel she's safe don't worry!

I have a friend whose little boy would not lie on his back so he sleeps on his front. She bought a sensor mat that bleeps when there's no movement. Everyone told her how dangerous it is to have a baby sleeping on their front, but at the end of the day, it's a mothers right to choose what they think's best for their baby, so if you feel blankets are best, then use them. Hope this helps x

Answer 21

I have 4 kids. They all have used and use blankets. My youngest is now 8 weeks old. Do what is comfortable for your family. I stick with light weight blankets (receiving blankets) for the smaller stage baby.

Answer 22

They have special swaddle blankets....but the easiest is swaddle me,

it zips up like a blanket sleeper and has a removable velcro swaddle

feature 2-in 1 (just make sure you buy the right size (go to their website)

they tell you the size you need based of her weight and length!

(my daughter had her 1 mth check up yesterday and she is 11Ibs 9oz

and 22 1.5 inches

If she just needs a blanket sleeper they are easier to come by and

drastically reduce the risk of SIDS(copy&paste this link to your browser: This brand is halo- it only goes up to 12ibs with the swaddle

http://www.target.com/gp/search/602-9219...

Answer 23

and your question is???

Answer 24

It's fine just keep it away from their head.

Answer 25

ok well its ok

Answer 26

It is recommended that a baby sleeps on it's back up until I think about 6 mths. I know sleeping on their stomach is a risk if SIDS. The best position is on their side maybe if you get a sleep positioner that can help to keep your baby on it's side. Also they say a thin blanket is okay but up to the elbow like you said no pillows or plush toys because they are a sids risk. Read on the internet I'm sure there are sites that can tell you all the safe ways to put a baby to sleep.

Answer 27

The problem is that often SIDS is just plain old fashioned suffocation. And babies can inadvertently pull the blanket up over their face and not be able to take it back off. Since your baby can squirm in their sleep, this is a danger. Until your child has better motor control, you should be very careful about when and how you use blankets. This is also why it is better not to put lots of pillows and stuffed toys in the crib, since the baby could roll to the side into them and not be able to breathe.

Answer 28

there's nothing bad as long as keep on checking her if she lose her blanket way up her face but simply enough to let her sleep with her pjs or onesies.

Answer 29

NO you are suppose to put them in a crib with NOTHING in it, not even stuffed animals!

Here are some tips to help prevent SIDS

http://www.sids.org/nprevent.htm

WHY ARE PEOPLE GIVING ME THUMBS DOWN? You people are retarded! Take a look at my link and read for yourselves...or better yet i will just copy and paste:

Parents





1. Place infants to sleep on their backs, even though they may sleep more soundly on their stomachs. Infants who sleep on their stomachs and sides have a much higher rate of SIDS than infants who sleep on their backs.





************************2. Place infants to sleep in a baby bed with a firm mattress. There should be nothing in the bed but the baby - no covers, no pillows, no bumper pads, no positioning devices and no toys. Soft mattresses and heavy covering are associated with the risk for SIDS.********************************





3. Keep your baby’s crib in the parents’ room until the infant is at least 6 months of age. Studies clearly show that infants are safest when their beds are close to their mothers.





4. Do not place your baby to sleep in an adult bed. Typical adult beds are not safe for babies. Do not fall asleep with your baby on a couch or in a chair.





5. Do not over-clothe the infant while she sleeps. Just use enough clothes to keep the baby warm without having to use cover. Keep the room at a temperature that is comfortable for you. Overheating an infant may increase the risk for SIDS.





6. Avoid exposing the infant to tobacco smoke. Don't have your infant in the same house or car with someone who is smoking. The greater the exposure to tobacco smoke, the greater the risk of SIDS.





7. Breast-feed babies whenever possible. Breast milk decreases the occurrence of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Studies show that breast-fed babies have a lower SIDS rate than formula-fed babies do.







8. Avoid exposing the infant to people with respiratory infections. Avoid crowds. Carefully clean anything that comes in contact with the baby. Have people wash their hands before holding or playing with your baby. SIDS often occurs in association with relatively minor respiratory (mild cold) and gastrointestinal infections (vomiting and diarrhea).





9. Offer your baby a pacifier. Some studies have shown a lower rate of SIDS among babies who use pacifiers.  





10. If your baby has periods of not breathing, going limp or turning blue, tell your pediatrician at once.





11. If your baby stops breathing or gags excessively after spitting up, discuss this with your pediatrician immediately.





12. Thoroughly discuss each of the above points with all caregivers. If you take your baby to daycare or leave him with a sitter, provide a copy of this list to them. Make sure they follow all recommendations.

Answer 30

I always had my babies on their side in case they threw up.  put a  their back against the crib bumper pad and  a small bolster in front to keep them from rolling over. I think they try to make parenting even harder than it is already. It worked for many generations just fine. My grandson was left on his back and he got a flat spot on the back of his head and had to wear  a redefining helmet.Ask an older Mom the old ways worked great.

And a good footed sleeper is plenty or you can swaddle them tightly. like they do in the hospital nursery it makes them feel secure and they fuss less.

Answer 31

its safe to put blanket on baby, as long as they are upto her armpits and try to make it impossible for  her to pull them over head.. keep the room tempature cool, and no smoking near baby anytime... if your worried, use a monitor and baby vicks on chest every night.