Because a baby can suffocate under a blanket, the safest sleep environment is a bare crib that’s completely free of comforters, bumpers, pillows, fleece, sheepskin and stuffed toys. In fact, the …

Nov 25, 2019 · When can your baby sleep with a blanket? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping soft objects and loose bedding out of the sleeping area for at …

Sep 5, 2023 · Blankets may seem harmless, but they're not safe during naptime or bedtime for your baby. Anything that could potentially cover their mouth and nose could lead to suffocation …

Jan 8, 2024 · Although a parent might imagine that sleeping with a blanket can comfort their child, a blanket may endanger an infant if introduced too early. We cover how to create a safe …

It’s never safe for newborns or babies to sleep with loose blankets. Soft bedding is to blame for nearly 70% of sleep-related suffocation deaths in babies, according to a 2019 study in the …

Swaddling is a way to make your baby feel safe and comfortable by wrapping the baby in a blanket. The technique is helpful when babies fuss and fidget, especially when going to sleep. …

Jan 5, 2024 · Sleeping with a loose blanket or other soft objects, such as sheets, quilts, or soft toys, increases a baby’s risk of experiencing injury or death. For example, bedding and soft …

Oct 9, 2022 · Wait until your baby is at least 12 months old before letting them sleep with a blanket. Soft bedding in a baby's sleeping area – like blankets and pillows – increases the risk …

Feb 18, 2025 · Blankets should only be introduced after your baby’s first birthday to align with AAP safe sleep guidelines by age and reduce the risk of suffocation and sudden infant death …

Jul 10, 2024 · While you may want your baby snuggled up and cozy in a blanket, it’s better to wait until your baby is at least one year old to introduce a blanket into their bedtime routine. In the …