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The Dos and Don'ts of Safe Sleep for Babies

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With September being Baby Safety Month, it's the perfect time to ensure that your baby is sleeping safely. Whether it's using a bedside bassinet instead of bed-sharing or not having loose items in the bassinet, here are some do's and don'ts for your baby's sleep.  Bedside Bassinet Don't: Bed Share Bed-sharing is dangerous. You should only have your baby in bed when you are feeding or comforting your little one. Once feeding is over, or they're comfortable and ready to go back to sleep, put them back into their own sleeping space, free of toys, pillows, blankets, and all other loose items. Do: Room Share with a Bedside Bassinet The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that you should room-share for the first six months, ideally up to a year. This is where a bedside bassinet comes in handy, as it will help keep your baby close by without the dangers associated with bed-sharing. You can even find a twin bassinet that will sit next to your bed...

9 Tips for Baby-Proofing Your Home for Baby Safety Month

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September is Baby Safety Month, and it’s the best time to do a check around your home to make sure it is baby safe. From ensuring you have a safe bedside bassinet to covering sharp corners on tables, here is a checklist that will help you make sure your home is safe for your baby. Bedside Bassinet   Creating a Safe Sleep Environment One of the most important aspects of baby safety is safe sleep. You can have a bedside bassinet, but you should not share your bed with your baby. You can even find a twin bassinet with a mesh divider for your twins so they can safely sleep in the same bassinet, next to the bed, while staying safe. Be sure to remove loose blankets, toys, stuffed animals, and anything that isn’t the baby or clothes. If it’s cold, use a sleeping bag instead of a swaddle. It’s like a wearable blanket that is not loose, unlike traditional swaddles. Baby-Proofing Door Handles Unless you want to chase your toddler down the street, it’s a good idea to baby-pr...

Bringing Home Baby: Tips to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

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It can be a bit of an exciting and tiring blur when you come home with your newborn from the hospital. Fortunately, with the right safe sleep products on hand and some tips you can both enjoy some quality rest. Whether it’s using a bassinet that vibrates or swaddling your baby to suppress the startle reflex, here are five tips that can help you and your newborn get a good night’s sleep. Bassinet That Vibrates Use a Bedside Bassinet One of the best ways to help you get better sleep is by cutting down on uptime when your baby wakes up. You can use a bedside bassinet to safely keep your baby close to you, which will make it much easier than getting up and getting your baby. Every moment is precious when trying to calm a crying, hungry baby. You will want to keep your baby in the same room with you for at least six months and for up to a year, and a bedside bassinet gives you the advantages of having your baby close while following safe sleep guidelines. A bassinet with wa...