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Preparing for a baby can be a whirlwind of excitement and joy mixed with a little trepidation. One of the most important things ways to prepare involves arranging a safe environment for your baby to sleep. Once your baby arrives, they will need to be laid down to sleep on their back in a separate space, such as a bedside bassinet , with a fitted sheet and no blankets. Instead of blankets, it’s in your baby’s best interest for you to find a wearable blanket or a sleep sack. You can find this sleep essential designed with different materials.   Bassinet That Vibrates 100% Cotton   Cotton is a classic choice for your baby’s wearable blanket, sleep sack, or swaddle. Its absorbent material is convenient when you have a baby who is somehow always wet on some part of their body. The TOG value—the thermal insulation measurement—is usually low with cotton sleepwear. Depending on sleepwear style, the TOG for a cotton sleep sack can be 0.5 for a wearable blanket and 1.5 fo...

You work hard and to great lengths to keep your baby safe. You do your research, and you find the best products for all aspects of their young life, including their sleep environment. There are companies designing products that do the same thing. They are committed to keeping your baby safe, and it shows through their certifications, labels, and the rigorous testing they go through to pass. One such seal of approval is the JPMA certification, and you can find it on high-quality, safe products such as bedside bassinets, wearable blankets, and other offerings from companies committed to safety. Bassinet That Vibrates What Does JPMA Mean? JPMA is an acronym for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. They are the industry’s voice on quality and safety standards for baby products, including products like the bedside bassinet from HALO® Sleep. On the JPMA website , you can uncover extensive information about 95% of prenatal to preschool products in North America. These products ar...

You can be fully invested in your baby’s physical development without being totally familiar with some important terms. When you bought your baby’s swaddle, had you ever heard of infant hip dysplasia? It’s the term used for a loose hip or unstable hip joint. Infant hip dysplasia can be caused by a baby’s birth position, their weight, or a tight swaddle, among other risk factors. While it may not be painful for your baby, you can help prevent hip dysplasia from impacting their quality of life by establishing routines for hip safety. Bedside Bassinet   Put Baby in a Hip-Safe Swaddle A hip-healthy swaddle has a roomy sack design that does not restrict the movement of your baby’s little legs. That means that even when your baby is swaddled, they can kick their legs and feet about the sack freely and without interference. This can ensure that your baby’s legs can develop properly. You can look for a swaddle that is recognized by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute as Hip Healthy...

Your baby’s sleep environment is essential to keeping your baby safe. Many factors can contribute to creating a safe sleep space for your baby, including what they wear. As you sift through seemingly endless options for baby garments, you may realize that some of them feature a TOG value or TOG rating. This is the unit of measurement for thermal insulation used in the textile trade, commonly attributed to infant sleepwear or blankets. You can use safe sleep information as a resource to help to keep your baby comfortable and protected at bedtime.   Bassinet That Vibrates   What Can Your Baby Wear to Sleep? First of all, there should be no loose garments, blankets, pillows, or plush items of any kind on or around your baby when they sleep. To help keep them safe at bedtime, you can swaddle your baby in a safe sleep swaddle or wearable blanket that fits snuggly around their body. Your baby can wear a layer of clothing underneath their sleep sack, depending on the TOG value of t...

The bedside bassinet is a cornerstone of sleep safety for your baby. After all, the period of time after your baby’s birth is the time for you to nurture them as well as a time for the mother to recover. While you can find different types of bedside bassinets available with varying characteristics, it’s important to research what’s best for your family. You may discover that certain aspects of a bassinet can make it a safer option. Consider the following bedside bassinet features to help keep your growing family safe and comfortable. Bassinet that Vibrates 360° Swivel for Convenience and Comfort Bassinets provide parents and caregivers a way to remain close to their baby without the hazards of bed-sharing. However, a stationary bassinet can be difficult to move around, sometimes forcing parents to crawl around them. This may be awkward and painful for mothers who are still recovering from either a natural or a cesarean-section birth. A 360° swivel can allow parents to gen...

From the time before your baby’s birth and all the way through their early years, you can make changes to their sleeping environment. As you create this safe area for your infant to sleep, you may want to add a personal touch. This personalization offers you a way to make the experience more interesting and enjoyable for your baby, along with providing you the opportunity to observe and discover how sights and sounds stimulate your baby. Here are four ways to customize your baby’s sleep space. Twin Bassinet Select a Cute Sleep Sack In the beginning, you may pick out a wearable blanket or sleep sack based on your own preferences. As you get to know your baby, you can select a sleep sack that corresponds to your growing baby’s size, along with a design that matches their personality. To ensure their comfort and safety, you should select the material of your baby’s sleep sack based on the temperature of their sleep environment. Your baby’s sleep sack is not just for appearanc...

A newborn baby needs to be consistently cared for under the watchful eyes of their parents. This can seem overwhelming, especially when you’re new to the parenting circle, which is why you need to prepare yourself, your partner, and your home with tools to help you safely tend to your baby. A bassinet featuring a 360° swivel function can be a fantastic baby product to help keep you and your little one safe and comfortable. Bedside Bassinet It Follows Safe Sleep Practices You should never allow yourself to fall asleep with your baby next to you in a bed, on a couch, in a chair, or anywhere else for that matter. Falling asleep with your baby is incredibly dangerous and potentially deadly. A bedside bassinet is already a safer way to create a space for your infant to sleep, but a bassinet that can swivel makes it easier to bring your baby close to you in bed safely. It’s Easier on Mom’s Recovery The swiveling functionality on a bedside bassinet may be beneficial during...

Entering a new year with a new baby can be a remarkable experience. There are so many “firsts.” Your baby may get to see their first snow, hear their first winter-themed song, wear their first baby parka, or it could be the first time your baby sleeps the whole night through, which could be a huge step for their development. Wherever they are on their journey through the early stages of growth, your baby must be kept safe and comfortable during times of sleep and rest so that they can experience many more wonderful “firsts.” To ensure your baby sleeps safely in their bedside bassinet , here are some measures you can take that can make all the difference. Bassinet That Vibrates Dress Baby in Safe Sleepwear You want your baby to be comfortable and cozy, but it is critical that they do not become overheated. An overheated baby is at higher risk of SIDS. You can find a wearable blanket or a SleepSack® Swaddle that can be adjusted for the proper temperature to meet safe TOG value...

It may be your first year as a new parent of twins, or you’re going into the season with your second beautiful babe on board. It’s exciting and new, but the holidays can also feel overwhelming if you’re not getting enough sleep or you’re adjusting to a new routine. When it’s your first holiday with more than one baby, you can get through the season with informative resources and innovative products to help keep you and your little ones safe.  Twin Bassinet Set Boundaries You are a growing family, and for the safety of you and your babies, you can decide how to approach the holidays in a way that fits into your new lifestyle. The last thing you want to do is expose your babies to discomforts or throw off a new routine right after they’ve adjusted. You may have only recently helped twins fully adjust to a twin bassinet , which separates the babies with a divider while they sleep. This is a big win for you and the family’s sleep schedule. You may not want to alter their ...

As parents, bringing newborn twins into your home is the start of something new in your life and theirs. Not only are you juggling two new babies, but you’re also managing feeding, napping, and sleep-time schedules for the whole family. Even in the face of this new lifestyle, you can establish beneficial practices and use tools such as a bedside bassinet to help your twins build and maintain their special bond while encouraging safe routines for everyone in the home. Twin Bassinet Encourage Closeness While Everyone Is Awake It can be tempting to allow your twins to sleep side-by-side. However, this can be dangerous for babies, and you want to reduce any risks associated with any bed-sharing. You might feel too exhausted to move, especially with two babies. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep guidelines state that it is safest for babies to sleep on a firm, flat surface by themselves with no blanket or stuffed animals. These recommendations can reduce the risk of Sud...

During the first year, your baby is likely to have sleeping problems every now and then. Some problems, like bad habits, can be phased out, while others, like sleep regression, can seem to persist no matter how you put your baby in the bedside bassinet . Here are some tips that will help both you and your baby get more sleep. Remember that your baby is likely to cry at first with any of these, as they adjust to the changes. Bassinet That Vibrates Sleeping During the Day, Staying Awake at Night It’s not uncommon for newborns to mix up night and day cycles. Their circadian rhythm hasn’t fully adjusted to being out of the womb, making them stay awake all night while sleeping during the day, which is likely the opposite of what you usually do. To help your baby correct their sleep cycles, start limiting daytime naps to about three hours. Take them outside so that they experience sunlight. When it’s time for bed, try to keep the room as dark as possible to reinforce that nighttime is for ...

As the cold months set in, it’s time to start thinking about how you will keep your baby safe and warm during naps and especially at bedtime. Keeping your baby warm can help them stay asleep, but overheating can also be dangerous. Before setting your baby in the bedside bassinet , follow these tips to make sure your baby is comfortable during cold nights.  Bedside Bassinet Signs of Overheating Before following any other tips, it’s important to know the signs of when your baby is overheating. They can be warm to the touch, have a rapid heartbeat, or have red skin. If they have a fever but are not sweating, chances are they are overheating. Your baby might also be lethargic or unresponsive, dizzy or confused, or vomiting. Test the back of their neck, and if it’s hot, they are likely overheating. Dress Warmly The first step is to dress your baby warmly. This could be, for example, microfleece pajamas with socks and mittens. Do not use a hat or head covering. Instead of one thick...

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...

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...

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...

Trying to manage a road trip with twin babies can have its difficulties, but there are a number of ways you can make it significantly easier and safer for yourself and your babies. From bringing your own twin bassinet to having familiar creature comforts on hand from home, here are a few tips that can make your road trip with twins easier and happier for everyone involved. Twin Bassinet Bring Your Own Bassinet It might be hard to accommodate twin babies where you are going, whether it’s the grandparents’ house or a hotel. You will want to bring your own twin bassinet that vibrates so that you know you have a safe place for your babies to sleep. This may be hard to get in the car but will be worth it. If you can’t fit a twin bassinet, try bringing two smaller bassinets instead. The key is that you have bassinets that can safely fit your babies and have a vibration option to help them fall asleep in an unfamiliar place. The twin bassinet can also help as they will know...

Developing a consistent bedtime routine is the route to helping your baby learn to sleep correctly. It’s not true sleep training, as that comes later, but it sets your baby up for success and helps you reclaim some sleep while instilling good bedtime habits. Here are some tips for what kind of routine you should start, and how to stay consistent.  Bedside Bassinet When Can You Start a Bedtime Routine? First, it’s nearly impossible to be consistent with a newborn. Their sleep and wake times are not predictable. That said, you can still start a routine while they are in a bedside bassinet and before they are in a crib. It takes about two months before a baby can accept a bedtime routine, and you’ll typically want to wait until your little one is about 4-6 months old before attempting actual sleep training. By establishing a routine, you build cues that help your baby get ready to fall asleep, and a consistent bedtime routine sends those signals to your baby’s brain and body, helpi...

Getting your baby to sleep in an unfamiliar place can be a challenge. If you are lucky, you can bring their bedside bassinet with you, but sometimes that isn’t practical. Which room will your baby sleep in? What should you bring with you? The following tips will help you get your little one to fall asleep at their grandparents’ house, or anywhere else they are not used to sleeping. Bedside Bassinet Tire Your Baby Out One of the best ways to get your baby to sleep is to tire them out. Make sure they are active. Have them play with toys with their grandparents, or any pets they might have. However, you do not want to over stimulate or have your baby become overly tired, as both will make it harder to fall asleep. An overtired baby would much rather scream and tell you how tired they are than actually fall asleep. In short, try to tire them out, and when they are starting to rub their eyes and yawn, it’s time to put them in a bassinet that vibrates to help soothe them to sleep...