Experts say baby cribs are safest when they're pretty bare. Toys, heavy blankets and crib bumpers in a baby's sleep space can pose a suffocation risk and may even elevate the risk of SIDS. Safe sleep products have flooded the market in recent years. Here, I've chosen some of my favorite products for a safe and restful baby crib. Regardless of the safe sleep products you choose, remember that there's no substitute for checking on your baby regularly. A parent's watchful eye is the best safe sleep product of all!
Note - placing baby on his back to sleep is the most important step in safe sleep. Always put your baby on his back unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
1. Halo Sleep Sack
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2. Starlight Support Crib Mattress by Moonlight Slumber
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3. Baby Luxe Crib Sheets with Safety Stay-On Corners
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Ill-fitting crib sheets can slip off the crib mattress and pose a strangulation hazard for baby. The elastic in older fitted crib sheets can break down, making it more likely the sheet could slip loose. Make sure the sheet fits baby's crib mattress without extra fabric bunching up. The corners and bottom edges should wrap under quite a bit so there is less risk of slipping off as baby moves. These crib sheets with Safety Stay-On corners from Baby Luxe have a unique oval shape on the bottom that keeps the sheet in place. They're available in several basic nursery colors, in cotton jersey and organic cotton.
4. A Safe Crib
With all of the great baby cribs on the market today, I couldn't possibly pick just one to name as my safe sleep pick. There are some guidelines to follow when choosing a crib for your baby, though. Here are some helpful tips and links on choosing a crib that provides a safe place for your baby to sleep as well as the modern convenience features parents love.
5. BreathableBaby Crib Bumper
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