How to Use Blankets in a Crib
It's normal to think that a small baby needs a cozy blanket to keep her warm at night, but a blanket can actually do more harm than good. The snuggly throw that keeps you toasty at night could suffocate your infant in her sleep, so experts advise using blankets sparingly.
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For Swaddling
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Swaddling, or wrapping your baby up like a burrito in a blanket, mimics the security of the womb and may help your newborn sleep soundly. It's important to master this skill before putting your baby to bed, as a blanket that is not wrapped correctly could come loose during the night. Always put your swaddled baby to sleep on her back. Dr. Rachel Moon of the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a baby be swaddled only up until she's 2 months old.
For Warmth
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Between a warm room, pajamas and a cozy sleep sack, your baby may be perfectly comfortable without a blanket. According to HealthyChildren.org, no research has identified an age at which blankets are guaranteed to be safe, but most experts agree that a healthy baby can safely sleep with a blanket starting at 12 months of age. Always choose a thin blanket. A quilt, comforter or thick woolen blanket is too heavy for the crib.
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A common complaint that many parents voice is how their baby cries when put down. Initially, it may seem adorable that the baby doesn’t want to be separated from you. However, as time passes, such dependency can create sleep deprivation in the babies
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Despite the common adage of sleeping like a baby, getting an actual baby to sleep through the night can be a challenge. And even with good intentions, some parents make some common sleep mistakes when getting their little ones to sleep. F
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Coaxing a little one to sleep can be one of the most challenging aspects of parenting a new baby. With the “back to sleep” campaign instituted by the American Academy of Pediatrics, many parents are embracing swaddling as an effective mea
