Question 1

is it ok for my baby to sleep with blankets?

Accepted Answer

No: Babies should be placed in the crib, on their backs, with no blankets, stuffed animals, or other items in the crib.  Babies should always be put down on their backs because doing so has been shown to dramatically reduce the risk of sids (sudden infant death syndrome).

Question 2

at what age can a baby sleep with a blanket?

Accepted Answer

Talk to pediatrician: The best thing to do is to talk to your pediatrician about this.  There are different philosophies about blankets.  Somewhere between 12 and 24 months  is generally accepted.  Your doctor will be more specific for your baby.

Question 3

what age can my toddler/baby sleep with a blanket safely?

Accepted Answer

6 months: Generally speaking, a baby should be able to free themselves if their face gets covered or they get choked.  For most babies this is around 6 months.  The peak incidence for sids is 4 -16 weeks, so during that time it is especially important for your baby to sleep on their back with nothing extra in the crib.  Even afterwards if the temperature is  comfortable a blanket shouldn't be necessary.

Question 4

when is it safe for my baby to sleep with a blanket?

Accepted Answer

After he's a baby: I recommend going without for as long as possible. Your baby doesn't need a blanket. It has been recommended to not use a blanket until 12 months of age because at 12 months the risk of sids is greatly diminished. I recommend waiting until closer to 2 years old if you want to introduce a blanket into the bed.

Question 5

when is someone too old to sleep with a baby blanket?

Accepted Answer

Loaded question: Why do you ask? If an 80+ year old wanted to take his/her baby blanket with them to bed i wouldn't care or stop them. Kids usually give up these comfort things when they begin to sense peer pressure at school age.I do not recommend taking them from the child, ever! a kid should be provided his/her own space to decide what comforts them.Adults can be creative in finding ways for kid to give it up.

Question 6

4weeks baby fell asleep in our bed, & he took a blanket in his mouth , i worry if there will be harm now , i mean germs and so on, it was clean butstill?

Accepted Answer

Do so if U must: Babies suck germs off their contaminated fingers constantly and most are destroyed by stomach acid.Those that are not, end up in out intestines & generally do no harm.

Question 7

can my child sleep with a blanket?

Accepted Answer

1 year: The american academy of pediatrics recommends keeping all blankets out of cribs until at least 1 year old.  This is in order to decrease the risk of sids (which dramatically decreases after 12 mo).  Instead of using blankets for your young ones dress them in warm footie pajamas.  After 12 mo most babies have the ability to remove a blanket from their face or roll over.

Question 8

why does my 3 year old likes to sleep without blankets?

Accepted Answer

Comfortable: Your baby is warm enough and if he is sleeping well leave him alone.

Question 9

if its a hazard to let my 3 month sleep with blanket on, how will i keep her warm at night?

Accepted Answer

Proper dress: An infant needs only a diaper, shirt & a onezie for sleep plus a cap.Proper selection of these garments provide as much warmth as they need. Babies suffocate every year tangled in blankets, pillows or pressed  against bumpers. All are considered hazards for infants.

Question 10

is healthier to sleep naked and if yes with or without a blanket?

Accepted Answer

Sleep: It makes no difference to your health to sleep naked or with clothes. Just hope you don't get cold so keep a blanket nearby 
hope that helps.

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