FAQ's Answer 10
10. Can a baby overheat with a Safe T Sleep™ Sleepwrap® product?
A Safe T Sleep™ Sleepwrap® product will not cause overheating. The Sleepwrap® fabric has been scientifically tested at the University of Otago New Zealand against five other cottons. The Safe T Sleep™ Sleepwrap® product is made from the top quality, chemical free, breathable cotton that has a specific weave and is 100% homespun. The testing shows a ‘Tog’ rating of 0.27, which breathes easily - especially important for young babies in the high SIDS risk period and for babies living in hot climates. When the wrap is over the baby the total tog equals one tog. Since 2000 thousands of young babies in Brisbane, Australia, where temperatures regularly reach well around 40 degrees Celsius in summer, use Safe T Sleep™ Sleepwrap® products; See Endorsement Letter ‘Testimonials’ “Heat”. http://www.safetsleep.com/heat/
OVERHEATING
The most important message is to ensure that your baby’s head and face are not covered when sleeping. To check if babies are overheating, pediatricians tell us to feel the baby’s back, tummy and the neck, underneath the clothes. If your baby feels clammy or sweaty you will need to remove a layer of clothing or turn down the heating and to look at the baby’s colour. If red and sweaty, they are likely to be too hot. Also trust your instincts; and be aware of your own temperature.
Consider the temperature of the room also check the ‘tog’ rating of other items your baby is wearing. This measures the breath ability of the fabric. Ensure it is highly breathable, preferably natural fabric. Try to use linen and clothing that is made from natural fibres, such as 100% cotton, which breathe and allow air circulation. The special weave tested Safe T Sleep™ Sleepwrap® products have been tog rated at 0.27, totally just one tog when wrapped around baby’s chest which means it is extremely breathable making it very suitable for tiny babies, and also especially in very hot climates. See question 1, paragraph 16.
Parenting in general is a combination of learned skills and good common sense. With or without a Safe T Sleep™ Sleepwrap® product, parents need to ensure that young babies are regularly supervised in a relaxed, nurturing, loving, skilled and consistent manner.
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