PSA: Newborns and blankets

Hi ladies. I just wanted to share this with all of you. I also think this is the second "incident" that happened this week on the parenting forum.

Anyways, last night I was awake reading and checked on my DS who was in his cradle. He had wiggled underneath his blanket and his face was covered.

He was totally fine, but I hate to think what could've happened if this was in the middle of the night and I was passed out sleeping.

I feel like I need to share this with all of you because this is definitely something no one ever told me about blankets & newborns.

They make sleep sacks, fleece pjs, etc..........Consider using them!!!!

ETA: I also always wrapped the blanket tightly around his lower-half so didn't imagine something like this ever happening.

I am no longer planning to use blankets when he is sleeping at night.

Message edited 2/15/2009 3:56:12 PM.

Re: PSA: Newborns and blankets

Yeah, I've been told by pediatricians in my family (finally, something I can benefit from!), to not put anything in their cribs, especially not blankets

ETA: I'm sorry that you had to go through that, I'm glad nothing happened though

Message edited 2/15/2009 3:37:46 PM.

Re: PSA: Newborns and blankets

im guessing if you use a blanket- and wrap it around them- take a safety pin- to pin it to the onsie so it doesnt ride up

Re: PSA: Newborns and blankets

Reason we never used a blanket with dd.. and at almost 17 months old still havent used one. New baby wont have one either until they are in toddler beds.

Re: PSA: Newborns and blankets

I'm sorry you had that scary experience!! This is why the books all recommend that you put them down w/ nothing in the crib. My ped and the hospital both told me to put her down with nothing and I have been too afraid to since although I probably could now.

I think a lot of moms out there don't know better at the hospital they had a baby care channel and it gave tips and safety suggestions. So many companies sell those gorgeous baby sets - but even baby bargains doesn't recommend getting one. I do occasionally use a blanket for naps but I have a crocheted one that is full of holes so you can see thru it so that one I don't worry about.

We used and still use the sleep sack it is fabulous - It keeps DD warm and I don't have to worry about anything going over her face. I highly recommend them. It also makes it harder for them to try and climb out of the crib as they get bigger.