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4 Reasons to Use a Swiveling Bassinet for Your Newborn

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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...

3 Safe-Space Strategies for Your Baby in the New Year

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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...

3 Tips to Navigate the Holiday with More Than One Baby

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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 ...

How to Build a Bond and Set Up a Sleep Routine with Twins

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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...

3 Common Baby Sleep Problems and How to Address Them

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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 ...

How to Keep Your Baby Warm as Nights Grow Colder

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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...

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...