Baby Bedding
Babies sleep well and safely when two factors are under control. One is temperature and the other is the correct bedding.
New born babies are unable to control their own body temperature so parents must be vigilant and monitor baby’s temperature and adjust their bedding accordingly. Too hot is just as worrisome as too cold. Feel your baby’s tummy to see how hot or cold they are. The optimum temperature for a baby’s bedroom is around 65ºF or 18ºC. The baby’s bed should be postioned away from radiators and sunny windows.
How Should I Put My Baby To Sleep?
Babies should always be laid to sleep on their backs, unless you have received medical advice from your GP to the contrary. The baby’s feet should be place at one of the cot with their head towards the centre. The head should never be under the covers and the sheets and blankets should be pulled up to your baby’s shoulders.
Can I Use A Duvet?
A duvet should not be used until your baby is around one year old. It is too easy for a baby to pull a duvet over their head
How Much Baby Bedding Will I Need To Use?
The amount of baby bedding that you will need to use is proportional to the temperature in the baby’s bedroom. Assuming your baby is going to sleep in a sleep suit and a vest you will probably cover them with one sheet and up to three blankets
Do I Have To Buy Special Baby Bedding?
Yes. Baby bedding ensures that your baby sleeps safely. Baby bedding comes in special sizes and weights designed for using in a baby cot, Moses basket or cot bed. A size guide is provided below:-
Size Guide
Sheets |
Size |
Pram Sheet |
35 cm x 73 cm |
Cot Sheet |
59 cm x 119cm |
Cot Bed Sheet |
70cm x 140 cm |
Blankets |
|
Pram Blanket |
70cm x 90 cm |
Cot Blanket |
100 cm x 150cm |
Cot Bed Blanket |
140cm x 180cm |
What Kind Of Mattress Should My Baby Be Sleeping On?
- Basic mattresses are made of non-allergenic foam covered with a PEVA cover. PEVA is wipe clean and protects the inside of the mattress from dust mites which can cause asthma.
- Some mattresses have PEVA protective top and a cotton underside. This can be useful in the hotter summer months when cotton is more comfortable to sleep on
- Other mattresses are available made from breathable fibres, some are designed to be unzipped and the cover washed in a washing machine. These can be good for asthma sufferers.
- Some mattresses contain anti-fungal or anti-bacterial fibres, again designed to help allergy sufferers
- The mattress should be no les than four centimetres shorter than the cot in any direction. This prevents tiny baby limbs getting stuck down the sides
Click here to read our article about SIDS (cot death)
Click here to read our article about getting your baby to sleep
Click here to read about buying a first bed
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