Fabrics that produce blankets can affect a child’s safety and respiratory system.
Blankets made from muslin fabric (bucket fabric) are a good choice, suitable for babies.
In addition to blankets, other items such as pillows, stuffed animals, cushions, toys … can be dangerous for the child to sleep in the bassinet.
In particular, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) can be life-threatening for babies aged 2-3 months, 90% of sudden infant deaths occur at less than 6 months of age.
In addition, in order to protect the health and sleep of the child, parents need to take the following measures.
Keep the bassinet clean: Parents do not put blankets, pillows, toys in the child’s cradle.
Although the appearance is eye-catching, the types of blankets, pillows, stuffed animals … can be dangerous when the child is fast asleep. Babies can put blankets, toys on their faces, noses …
Do not use pacifiers: When it is time to sleep, parents should not let children suck on pacifiers. You should feed your baby before bedtime.
Monitor the baby when sleeping: The baby’s sleeping bassinet should be placed in the parents’ bedroom for at least the first 6 months of birth or a year.
When there are children in the room, do not smoke. If parents sleep with the baby, it is necessary to remove blankets and pillows in the area where the child lies.
Keep warm: When the weather changes, parents need to keep their children warm by wearing layers of clothes that are not too thick, the fabric absorbs sweat well.
