FAQ's Answer 12

12. What options do I have if I have a very wriggly Olympic/Houdini baby?

NB: Firstly remember that an older baby out of the high SIDS (cot death) risk period can be gently taught how to turn within the Sleepwrap which is ideal for the development and comfort of older babies. The leg piece can be tucked away underneath the main Sleepwrap part.  This allows a baby, who can roll from tummy to back and back again, to sleep in their desired sleep positions. 

It is this simplicity and minimal restriction which adds to the comfort and yet security of the Safe T Sleep Sleepwrap. Also see Q#4.

The best total package for the safest sleeping system we have painstakingly developed and sourced is the combination of our highly breathable, chemical free, proven products. The Safe T Sleep Sleepwrap has a trusted success record since 1992 and in combination with our top quality, washable products your baby’s body temperature and cot/crib temperature is assisted to self-regulate; adding comfort and safety and therefore giving your baby a safer more restful, longer sleep. You get more sleep too :)

Aerosleep – Breathable Mattress Protector and Fitted Sheet from Belgium
For the Houdini Olympic Baby Creeper, we highly recommend the use of the unique, breathable, temperature-regulating, AEROSLEEP mattress protector with special fitted sheet.  This mattress protector has an air layer and honeycomb structure which allows breathing. Aerosleep has been used successfully in Europe for many years with hundreds and thousands of babies.

http://www.safetsleep.com/shop/mattress-protectorssheets/

The Safe T Sleep Sleepwrap, swaddling wraps and sleeping bag combos

Many Mothers find using a swaddling wrap or a good quality sleeping bag in combination with the Sleepwrap is the best solution for their wriggly baby. See http://www.safetsleep.com/product-knowledge/ page6-9, http://www.safetsleep.com/easy-to-use-instructions/ 

Use the Classic or Travel Model Sleepwrap as these models come with a clever little leg piece for extra security and support. 

For downward creeping babies
Simply position the Sleepwrap in the centre of the bed and use the clever little leg piece to prevent downward creeping.

For forward creeping babies - During the high SIDS (cot death) risk period (considered to be 0-8-12 months of age). Pediatricians often advise to raise the cot/crib mattress by 45 degrees for young babies suffering from reflux, GERD, respiratory and/or colic problems. Many parents have advised they have also found this, plus using a Sleeping bag/Sleepwrap combination is very helpful. Simply elevate the top end of baby’s cot/crib by using large books or blocks underneath the cot feet.

“I highly recommend using a Safe T Sleep combined with a baby sleeping bag – it’s the perfect combination for babies once they are no longer swaddled. It means your baby is warm and won’t wake up cold, or under the covers, plus it’s great to have the peace of mind that your baby is in a safe sleeping position all night. We always recommend the Safe T Sleep & sleeping bag combination to parents looking to teach their babies to sleep settle, and learn to sleep through the night”.
Louise Tanguay

Dana Mitchell
“Love the Safe T Sleep! From an early age my daughter, in her gogo bag, would wriggle to the top of her bassinet, get her face stuck in the padded sides, and wake screaming. We rushed out and bought a safe t sleep and all slept better as we no longer had to worry about her. She used this until she could sit up in her cot. It was also useful when we went away as we used the extension to secure her to a single bed when we needed to.”
June 10 at 10:03am •

Sleeping bag/ Safe T Sleep combo
When using a sleeping bag with the Safe T Sleep Sleepwrap the leg piece can be simply tucked away or for the Houdini/wriggler thread through seat belt slots on the sleeping bag http://www.safetsleep.com/easy-to-use-instructions/

Many parents feel it is preferable to use a Sleepwrap together with a sleeping bag because:

1. They often find baby has more restful sleep. Many babies do like the feeling of being ‘tucked in’ and secure.
2. Some babies are still able to creep forwards and downwards with the imminent possibility of the danger of positional asphyxia and/or suffocation. Ref: NZ.MED J 2002; 115: 193-4.
3. When just in a sleeping bag alone some babies are also still able to stand and topple. Mothers, medical staff and professionals have reported these incidents to us.
4. Also some babies can still turn over on to their tummies which may put them at higher risk.
5. Some babies/toddlers in just a sleeping bag alone can and do still roll off the bed.

In our experience many parents are using the combination of a sleeping bag with the Safe T Sleep Sleepwrap in order to keep babies from newborn to four years old even safer and cosier.

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