Baby Sleep Sack
From LoveToKnow Baby
A baby sleep sack is a wonderful way to keep a sleeping infant warm. In the past, parents freely covered their infants with blankets, placed pillows and/or stuffed animals in the cribs, or dressed babies in drawstring gowns. Today, however, several things have changed. Safety issues are the main reason behind many of these changes, but convenience is another reason for the change. Recently, a new way to keep baby warm and snug has found a place in department stores and baby specialty shops--the sleep sack.
What Is a Baby Sleep Sack?
A sleep sack takes the concept of a blanket and expands it. Sleep sacks are basically made of warm, blanket material, and they are closed up like a sack. You can place your baby into a sleep sack, just like a bag. Her legs and body will be covered, but her arms and upper chest will not be covered. There will be wide straps that fit over her shoulders, and these will keep the sack from slipping off of her. As she grows and begins to roll over, the sack can move easily with her. She won't be able to kick it off, and it won't be able to inch up her body and cover her face and head.
What Are Some Safety Issues
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is a terrifying syndrome that haunts parents of newborns. Because there isn't any one known cause of SIDS, parents must continue to take as many precautions as possible to prevent it from occurring.
Although, doctors are still trying to determine what specifically causes a baby to die in his sleep. They have discovered several factors which can greatly reduce the risk of SIDS. One of the most important discoveries was the elimination of blankets, loose sheets, pillows, and animals in a baby's crib.
Because infants may accidentally suffocate due to extra material or toys in a crib, a baby's bed should be free from any of these items. How can you keep your baby warm, however, if you can't use a blanket? You can use a baby sleep sack.
When Should You Use a Sleep Sack?
It is important that you don't dress your baby too warmly. On the other hand, you don't want him to get cold while he is sleeping. This is why sleep sacks are an excellent choice in keeping your baby comfortable.
It is better to keep your house cool at night, and keep your baby comfortably covered. Think about how many covers you use at night, and try to use the equivalent on your child. You may want to dress him in light pajamas and use the sleep sack over those. If it is summer time, you may only want to use a cotton t-shirt and then the sleep sack. If your baby feels sweaty or seems to have difficulty sleeping, though, you may have him dressed too warmly.
Where Can You Find a Sleep Sack?
If you are going to use a baby sleep sack, it will probably be a good idea to purchase at least a couple, so that you always have one clean one on hand. You can find sleep sacks at many department stores, baby specialty shops, and online. They will come in various sizes based on the weight and height of your baby.
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