Therefore, by the time that your child is ready to use the Grand (it’s suitable from 8 months), the SIDS risk is very small. There may still be a slight risk of accidental suffocation if a baby sleeps with their face tight against the bumper, but we’re not aware of any reported cases of this.
Is Sleepyhead safe for overnight sleeping?
When used in an adult bed properly, Sleepyhead is very safe for co-sleeping. Just make sure to follow these important instructions: Sleepyhead should always be placed in the middle of the bed (not near the sides) and at the top of the bed during co-sleeping.
Does Sleepyhead increase risk of SIDS?
Some sleep pods and nests, such as Sleepyhead, are made of breathable and permeable materials. However, we’ve not found SIDS research that’s been carried out on these materials.
Are Sleepyhead recommended?
The Sleepyhead (which has always been called the DockATot in the USA) had a rebrand at the end of 2020. While the product is the same, it’s now recommended as a lounging product, designed to provide a safe and comfortable place to literally “dock” your baby.
Can babies sleep in sleepyhead all night?
“Sleepyhead is safe to use for overnight sleep as long as it is used in a child safe and supervised environment. Sleepyhead is a multi-functional baby and child product. Our product also passes the British Standard for air flow through infant pillows, BS 4578, that was published in 1970 and confirmed in 2013.
Is sleepyhead the same as DockATot?
It is with great excitement that we usher in a new chapter and Sleepyhead adopts the name of our sister brand, DockATot. Embracing a singular brand name will bring together our loyal community of parents and caregivers.
Can babies sleep in Sleepyhead all night?
Is Sleepyhead safe when baby can roll?
Absolutely not. Whilst a natural part of child development is learning to roll over, until about 8 months old, your little one should be placed to sleep on their back. The Sleepyhead Baby Pod is available to buy to help babies snooze safely, not to stop your child from rolling.
Can babies sleep in sleepyheads?
Are Sleepyhead Baby Pods safe for overnight sleep? In short, yes. Your Sleepyhead Baby Pod is safe to use as an overnight bed for your baby providing the surrounding environment is safe for children and they are supervised.
Can a baby suffocate under a cellular blanket?
Babies tend to wriggle and move about a lot, which can be dangerous as their blankets could cover their faces in the process, causing suffocation. The structure of a cellular baby blanket is yet again very beneficial in this case. Its tiny holes allow your baby to breathe without difficulty, even if the blanket moves.
Why should babies not sleep in a sleepyhead?
Sleep your baby on a firm, entirely flat, waterproof mattress. Keep your baby smoke-free during pregnancy and after birth. Breastfeed your baby. Never sleep on a sofa or armchair with your baby as this can increase the risk of SIDS by 50 times.
Can you use a Sleepyhead from birth?
A portable sleeping pod/ mattress suitable for newborns from birth and up to 8 months, depending on how fast your baby grows. (They also do a sleepyhead Grande for when they grows out of Deluxe+). Easily transported around the house, car, or even on holiday, this miracle mattress can go anywhere your baby goes.
What size cot does the Sleepyhead Grand fit in?
The Sleepyhead Grand exactly fits into a cot with a standard 120cm x 60cm mattress. It’s also ideal to use when transitioning toddlers to a bed as it can sit on top of the mattress and double as a safety bumper to stop them rolling out (as well as providing something familiar, cozy and comforting to ease the change).
Is the Sleepyhead Grand the answer to all of our problems?
Then I found out that there was a new, bigger pod – the Sleepyhead Grand, which seemed the answer to all our problems. Sleepyheads are designed to make children feel like they’re surrounded, secure and snug. The Sleepyhead Grand is also suitable for unsupervised sleeping.
What is the difference between the Sleepyhead Grand and deluxe?
Many parents raved about how it helped their restless babies fall into a peaceful slumber. But the Deluxe only caters for up to 8 months, and so the Sleepyhead Grand was created in 2014 to meet the demand of the Deluxe converts who wanted something for their bigger babies.
When can I use the Sleepyhead Grand with my Baby?
The Sleepyhead Grand is also suitable for unsupervised sleeping. The official Lullaby Trust advice is to wait until your child is 1, but given that most SIDS cases occur between 2-4 months and that by 8 months many babies are very capable of turning and moving around, you may feel it’s fine to use the Grand in your child’s cot from the start.
