Question 1

are there special blankets used to swaddle babies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are some swaddle blankets you can buy at stores with baby equipment, but these are not necessary in order to swaddle your baby effectively.  You can also use a large square blanket.

Question 2

is sucking on a blanket dangerous for my baby?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: ...If the blanket has loose or frayed edges, then your child runs the risk of having a piece of the blanket come off and pose an aspiration risk. As a general rule, you usually do not want to allow babies to have objects which may break off, fall off, or otherwise separate into tiny objects that can obstruct airways. If you must give something, a baby teething ring or pacifier will do just fine!

Question 3

27 weeks preg. laying in bed under blankets. went to move blankets with my foot/leg. stomach started feeling sore. is this normal? could it hurt baby?

Accepted Answer

No: This sounds like ligament pain that you had. When you say stomach, though, could also be your gastrointestinal tract too.  Bottom line, if you're having cyclic pain or painful cramping, then you should go to l;d to be evaluated. Constant throbbing pain is oven musculoskeletal and a warm bath or shower and relaxation can often help.  Good luck!

Question 4

when can i start covering my baby with a blanket at night?

Accepted Answer

A year: This should be avoided until the baby has the physical ability to stand up and move in a coordinated fashion about their sleeping areas. Infants that cannot control their body enough to do so are at risk of smothering/suffocating if movement during sleep wraps the blanket around them.

Question 5

is it ok for my baby to sleep with blankets?

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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 6

is it normal for 5 yr old to hump things like blankets?

Accepted Answer

Toddlers: Yes. To them this just feels good. So they do it. It is not sexual. And they have no societal imprinting get. Being a parent is walking the five line of encouraging them to explore life and themselves and appropriate social behavior. Be gentle with them and yourself.

Question 7

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 8

it's okay to use the bernat baby blanket yarn to crochet a diaper cover right?

Accepted Answer

Tight stitches: Yarn made for baby blankets should be fine to use as long as the stitches are tight.  Large stitches leave gaps which a tiny finger or toe could get caught in.  Ouch!

Question 9

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 10

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.

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