Safe and Sound: Tips to Keep Baby Safe in Bed

A lot of parents tend to be quite overprotective, but really, who can blame them? After all, there are so many dangers out there that it’s not shocking how parents react to every small bump or bruise they find on their babies. If only they could stay with their kids all the time, parents probably would. See, babies definitely are vulnerable, and they’re just so precious, that it can’t be logical to leave them to their own devices. There’s no question that parents want to protect their kids, but with so much else to do, can they really do so without keeping their kid in a bubble suit?

The real problem is that there are so many problems and dangers out there that parents really can’t sleep soundly worrying about their babies. In fact, even doctors are still baffled by certain matters like Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), which isn’t even fully understood yet.

But the only answer to that is that parents might not be able to be physically present all the time, but they can at least be vigilant and proactive. For example, while your baby is sleeping, you’ll have to take the chance to rest, too. This is why you have to make sure that your baby sleeps in a safe room. Keep the nursery safe and your baby will be able to sleep safe and sound. Keep these tips in mind:

1. Keep the pillow and blanket away from the cot bed. Adults won’t have trouble with pillows and blankets, but babies are a lot more vulnerable. Pillows and blankets can cause suffocation, so it’s better to keep them away from your cot. To keep your baby warm, get a sleep sack instead. This way your baby won’t be able to kick it off or get it in a bunch.
2. Don’t let your baby sleep in your bed. They need their own cot beds. A recent study shows that a small percentage of babies who sleep in their parents’ beds became victims of SIDS. It’s not a large number and more studies will be required, but it’s still a risk.
3. Measure the cot bed’s railings first before buying. This is important, because the shorter the distance from the top of the mattress to the top of the railing, the more likely it won’t last a year. Babies grow up so fast that soon they’ll be standing up. With short railings, babies can easily lean over or jump over and that’s dangerous.
4. Don’t leave toys in your child’s cot bed. It’s okay if you’re supervising, but it’s better to keep the toys out while your baby sleeps. Like pillows and blankets, toys can also turn dangerous, especially when it comes to very young babies.
5. Put your child on his or her back while sleeping, as this is the best possible position for young babies. This way, babies can breathe easily. As your child grows, he or she may take to turning in bed. That’s okay, but while your baby’s small, sleeping on his or her back is the best option.

Remember these tips and you’ll have a safe nursery where your child can rest and relax without worries.