Question 1

is it safe to sleep with headphones on?

Accepted Answer

No, bad idea: If they are wired headphones, you could choke yourself.
No matter wired or wireless, they will interfere with your ability to have good sound sleep when you move during your sleep, plus they could prevent you from hearing a smoke detector if your place is on fire.

Question 2

iis it safe to sleep on my tummy at 8 weeks preg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: At that gestational age, the uterus is below the brim of the pelvis, and is protected.  When you start showing is a good sign that you should stop sleeping on your tummy.

Question 3

is it safe to sleep with earbuds on?

Accepted Answer

without music: If you are using earbuds to block noise the main problem is if you get tangled in the cord. In that case foam earplugs or a white noise machine might be better. But if you are wearing them to listen to music or audiobooks you need to be aware that the longer you are exposed to noise the greater the chances of hearing loss. Save your noise exposure for when you are awake.

Question 4

is it safe to sleep on polyester sheets?

Accepted Answer

Yes: What brought up this question? Are you having a skin problem from the polyester sheets?  If so, it may be from a contact allergy to the formaldehyde often found in permanent press fabric.

Question 5

is it safe to sleep with our baby in our bed?

Accepted Answer

No: Absolutely not.  Nice feeling to be next to your baby, but not the safest thing to do at all.  Too many horror stories have happened that i've seen (falling off bed, skull fractures, suffocation, baby head stuck b/t mattress and head board) which was never intentional.  Plus baby needs to know where their sleep haven is.

Question 6

is it safe to sleep with someone with jock itch?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: If this is just from a local fungal infection, it is not an issue.   However there may be other reasons for a jock itch which may be contagious.

Question 7

is it safe to sleep with a cellphone charging beside me?

Accepted Answer

? : We have no direct evidence that cell phones are causing brain problems. With our incredible immersion in electromagnetic waves i would think that is one avoidable risk.

Question 8

blacked out for 1 second earlier in the day, is it safe to sleep?

Accepted Answer

Syncope?: Blacking out for "1 second" can mean many things, it could be a microsleep suggesting sleep deprivation, it could be a seizure, you need to see your physician if this is recurrent.

Question 9

is it safe to sleep with a concussion?

Accepted Answer

Concussion: requires medical evaluation. If it is determined that it is safe to sleep without periodic assessments (neuro checks)  you are good to go. One should exclude sub-dural, epidural and parenchymal bleeds if there has been sufficient force to cause neurological signs or symptoms.

Question 10

is it safe to sleep with an allergy mask?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: You should consult your doctor re.A more effective solution. Yes you can wear a mask but are you prepared to wear it for the rest of your life?   Besides i'd doubt this will totally solve your problem.

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