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9 Safe Sleep Habits to Help Prevent SIDS

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9 Safe Sleep Tips to Help Prevent Sids--MeasuringFlower.com

As the mother to a two-month-old baby, SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) really scares me. Although there is no way to completely prevent this horrible instance from occurring, there are, thankfully, some things that we as parents can do in an effort to prevent it as much as possible. These preventative measures are safe sleep habits that have been statistically shown to reduce the chance of SIDS.

In honor of October being SIDS Awareness Month, here is a list of these safe sleep tips as provided by HALO Sleep:

ALWAYS

  1. Back is best. Always place your baby to sleep on his back at nap time and at night time.
  2. Room share, but don’t bed share. Use something such as HALO’s new Bassinest Swivel Sleeper for baby to sleep in next to your bed instead of letting them sleep in the same bed with you. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against bed sharing as it can lead to an increased risk for accidental suffocation.
  3. Use a firm mattress. Use a crib or bassinet that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snugly and is covered with only a tight-fitting crib sheet.
  4. Remove soft things. Soft bedding or toys should be removed from your baby’s sleep area (this includes loose blankets, bumpers, pillows and positioners). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.
  5. Consider using a binky. Some studies show that using a binky during sleep reduces SIDS. Offer a pacifier when putting baby to sleep. If breastfeeding, introduce a pacifier after one month or more of breastfeeding has been established.
  6. Breastfeed. If possible, breastfeed your baby as this alone significantly reduces the risk of SIDS. When you finish a feeding session, put your baby back to sleep in his separate safe sleep area alongside your bed.

NEVER

  1. Use soft surfaces. Never put your baby to sleep on any soft surface (adult beds, sofas, chairs, water beds, quilts, sheep skins, etc.).
  2. Overdress baby. Never dress your baby too warmly for sleep. Keep the room’s temperature between 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Smoke. Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where someone has recently smoked.

DISCOVERIT

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HALO sent us one of their brand new Bassinest Swivel Sleepers to review.
This unique Bassinest is chock full of very handy features! It rises and lowers so it reaches the perfect height for your bed (the knob pictured tightens the adjustment). Plus it spins and swivels so you can turn it and pull it in towards yourself while you're sitting up in bed (meaning you don't have to get out of bed to tend to baby!).
This unique Bassinest is chock full of very handy features! It rises and lowers so it reaches the perfect height for your bed (the knob pictured tightens this adjustment). Plus it spins and swivels so you can turn it and pull it in towards yourself while you’re sitting up in bed (meaning you don’t have to get out of bed to tend to baby!).
The main area of the Bassinest is spacious. The mattress is firm.
The main area of the Bassinest is spacious. The mattress is firm and fits snugly.
The sides of the Bassinest are made of mesh. This makes them breathable if baby wiggles to the side, plus it makes it handy to look in at the baby while laying down in bed.
The sides of the Bassinest are made of mesh. This makes them breathable if baby wiggles to the side, plus it makes it handy to look in at the baby while laying down in bed.
The front side of the Bassinest can be pushed to down, making it easier to pull baby out or put baby down.
The front side of the Bassinest can be pushed to down, making it easier to pull baby out or put baby down.
And in case you don't want the front to bend down (or if you'd just like it to stop when that feature is not in use), it can be locked in place.
And in case you don’t want the front to bend down (or if you’d just like it to stop when that feature is not in use), it can be locked in place.
Also on the front of the Bassinest are five buttons. The first turns a light on inside the Bassinest so you can see baby, the second turns on music, the third changes the music or sound that is played, the fourth times breastfeeding sessions, and the fifth turns on vibration to soothe the baby.
Also on the front of the Bassinest are five buttons. The first turns a light on inside the Bassinest so you can see baby, the second turns on music, the third changes the music or sound that is played, the fourth times breastfeeding sessions, and the fifth turns on vibration to soothe the baby.
On short each end of the Bassinest is a handy pocket. This is nice for stowing diapers, wipes, binkies, and other items that are nice to have within reach during the night.
On short each end of the Bassinest is a handy pocket. This is convenient for stowing diapers, wipes, binkies, and other items that are nice to have within reach during the night.
Last but not least, the Bassinest has a sturdy leg that prevents the whole thing from tipping over.
Last but not least, the Bassinest has a sturdy leg that prevents the whole thing from tipping over.

It may surprise you that I, being a proponent of natural living, prefer not to sleep in the same bed as my baby. I completely understand and respect why others do, but for our unique family’s situations, it’s something I really rather prefer not to do. I have multiple reasons (besides statistics) behind this including the fact that I’m a serious worrier and will literally lay awake all night long in the fear that I or my husband will roll over and squish our baby! But I do enjoy having our baby next to me at night. It makes it so much easier to nurse when she is only an arm’s reach away (I can get to her at her first cues, long before she’s screaming her head off to ensure us that she’s serious), plus if she gets fussy, I can pat her on the back to ensure her I’m right there (without the fear of squishing her). And I am able to check on her and reassure myself that she is, in fact, still breathing.

The negatives I found with the Bassinest are that the lights shine right in her face, making it not-so-convenient for checking for the rise and fall of the belly (to check for breathing–I’m always checking her breathing–told you I was a worrier!) without waking her up; and the feet of the Bassinest, though awesome at preventing it from tipping over, often stub my toes or trip me up in the middle of the night when I get up for any reason (although this is getting better as I am getting used to its presence and know where the feet are). Otherwise, this is such a handy, helpful product! I especially love that I can simply sit up in bed and pull the Bassinest to me to pull baby out. This helps to keep me groggy, preventing me from waking up too much and therefore minimizing how much sleep I lose to feeding the Little Lady.

BUYIT

buyitYou can purchase HALO Sleep’s unique, safe sleep products online.

WINIT

The Prize

Safe Sleep SetSafe Sleep Set
Consisiting of a HALO SleepSack Swaddle and a SleepSack Wearable Blanket
$60 Value

The Deadline

Giveaway Ends
Monday, October 20, 2014
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Open to U.S. Residents Only

The Entry Form

To enter the giveaway, log in to the form below by entering your email and name. Then click on the “begin” link. Accomplish the tasks as you’re prompted. None of the entries are mandatory, so you can do as many or as few as you’d like! The more entry options that you do, the greater your odds of winning. Good luck!

NOTE: Since October is SIDS Awareness Month, for every new Facebook like that HALO receives this month, they will donate $1 to SIDS awareness!

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Comments

  1. James Robert says

    October 4, 2014 at 7:07 am

    I believe i’d choose the HALO® SleepSack® Swaddle 100% Cotton | Cream

    Reply
  2. Mami2jcn says

    October 4, 2014 at 7:49 am

    I would love the wearable blanket in Plushy Dot Velboa Chocolate!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie Phelps says

    October 4, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    I would love to have the 00% Cotton MuslinAlligator Blue.

    Reply
  4. punkrockchic says

    October 4, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    I would pick the HALO® SleepSack® Swaddle 100% Cotton | Cream 🙂

    Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    October 5, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    I like the sage print

    Reply
  6. Elisabeth Ashley says

    October 6, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    I like the stripes zebra sleepsack.

    Reply
  7. Melissa E says

    October 7, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Sage for the both of them! Such a pretty shade of green!

    Reply
  8. Marilyn Nawara says

    October 9, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    I like the Micro-Fleece Ladybug — cute!

    Reply
  9. Michelle Bowman says

    October 9, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    I’m obsessed with the Zutano print.

    Reply
  10. Debbie Bray says

    October 10, 2014 at 1:20 am

    The original sleep sac is what I would choose

    Reply
  11. Darlene Carbajal says

    October 10, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    I like the Striped Hearts.

    Reply
  12. Rebecca Orr says

    October 11, 2014 at 7:15 am

    I love the Diamond a Turquoise Elephant SleepSack Swaddle and the Microfleece Turtle SleepSack. I am due in December, the 27th, with number 3! These would be perfect for him during our bitter cold winter months. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  13. Christina H says

    October 15, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    I’d choose the 100% cotton in sage.

    Reply
  14. Jerrica Evans says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    I like the Halo SleepSack Winter Weight in Blue Penguin.

    Reply
  15. Jasmine Henderson says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    I really like the Diamond Yellow Elephant for the Sleepsack Swaddle and the Stripes Elephant for the SleepSack Wearable Blanket.

    Reply
  16. Kristen says

    October 17, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    I’d choose the SleepSack® Wearable Blanket 100% Cotton | Striped Hearts.

    Reply
  17. Karen Drake says

    October 19, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    I would get the Stripes Zebra Sleepsack.

    Reply
  18. Kristin says

    February 12, 2016 at 1:38 am

    Hello. I was wondering if you thought that the bassinet is completely breathable even though the ends aren’t mesh?

    Reply
  19. TOM says

    September 4, 2019 at 4:51 am

    It has an extremely modern and convenient design, I can rotate it wherever I want, solid design. In addition it also has many other functions such as lullaby, music .. I very love it.

    Reply

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