One thing that has not changed in all the years of the Earth is a parent's desire to keep their baby as safe as possible at all times, not just when awake - but when slumbering away as well. HALO has always been an industry leader in their desire to share safe sleeping practices and products with parents and caregivers in the hopes that all sweet little ones will be safe during sleep.
When I was a baby my mom was told to put me to sleep on my tummy, which now we know is not the safest place for babies. As the sayings now go, "back is best" and "back to sleep". Here are some other great tips on safe sleeping practices:
ALWAYS
- Place baby to sleep on his or her back at naptime and at night time.
- Room-share, but don’t bed share; the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend against bed sharing as it can lead to an increased risk for accidental suffocation.
- Use a crib or bassinet that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snugly and is covered with only a tight-fitting crib sheet.
- Remove all soft bedding and toys from your baby’s sleep area (this includes loose blankets, bumpers, pillows and positioners). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.
- Offer a pacifier when putting baby to sleep. If breastfeeding, introduce pacifier after one month or after breastfeeding has been established.
- Breastfeed, if possible, but when finished, put your baby back to sleep in his or her separate safe sleep area alongside your bed.
NEVER
- Never put your baby to sleep on any soft surface (adult beds, sofas, chairs, water beds, quilts, sheep skins etc.)
- Never dress your baby too warmly for sleep; keep room temperature 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where someone has recently smoked.
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With a mess lined side that easily lower to allow easy access to baby, the Bassinest Swivel Sleeper takes the worry out of needing a bumper or having to get out of bed to lift the baby up and over the side. Swiveling 360 degrees allows getting baby to and from the Bassinest super easy - which let's face it, is what we all need and want in those first few days and weeks especially. The Bassinest Swivel Sleeper and SleepSacks would make awesome gifts for new parents!
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**HALO provided me with a SleepSack to facilitate this review, all thoughts & opinions are my own and are in no way influenced by HALO - I happened to love and use their products even before this review.
**As always, if you have a specific question regarding safe sleep for your baby please reach out to your pediatrician.
