{"id":52090,"date":"2022-04-09T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T01:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=52090"},"modified":"2022-04-18T10:27:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T02:27:03","slug":"best-sleep-sack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-sleep-sack\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Sacks Are Better For Your Baby Than Blankets. Here\u2019s Why And What To Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the first things you\u2019ll learn as a new parent is swaddling your baby to help them sleep better. Basically, wrapping your infant in a blanket so they feel safe and secure, just like when they were in the womb. But with regular leaps and growth spurts, your baby can quickly outgrow the swaddle. When they do, think beyond the blanket and transition them to a<\/span> sleep sack<\/span> or <\/span>baby sleeping bag<\/span> instead<\/span>. Not only does it maintain all the functions of a swaddle, it also promotes safe sleep for your little one. Let\u2019s find out how.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ABCs Of Safe Sleep<\/span><\/h2>\n
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To understand how a <\/span>sleep sack<\/span><\/a> contributes to safe sleep, it\u2019s best to familiarise yourself with the fundamentals of safe sleep as recommended by the <\/span>American Academy of Pediatrics<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Back to sleep: <\/b>Until they are one-year-old, babies should always be placed on their back for every sleep (night time and naps).<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Use a firm sleep surface: <\/b>That is, a <\/span>mattress<\/span><\/a> in a <\/span>cot<\/span><\/a> that does not indent when the baby is lying on it.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Share a room with parents but on a separate sleep surface:<\/b> Babies should share a room with their parents for at least the first six months, ideally up to the first year of life. However, they should sleep separately in a cot, crib, or <\/span>bassinet<\/span><\/a>. Never let them sleep on <\/span>sofas<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>armchairs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Swaddle safely: <\/b>If infants are swaddled, they should always be placed on their backs. The <\/span>swaddle<\/span><\/a> should be snug around the chest, with room around the hips and knees to avoid hip dysplasia. Stop swaddling once they attempt to roll over.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Bare is best:<\/b> Save for a <\/span>fitted sheet<\/span><\/a>, keep loose <\/span>bedding<\/span><\/a> (pillows and blankets) or soft objects (<\/span>stuffed toys<\/span><\/a>) out of the cot to reduce risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or suffocation. Infant sleep clothing, such as a <\/span>sleep sack<\/span>, is preferred over a blanket to keep the infant warm.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Avoid overheating or head covering: <\/b>Babies should be dressed according to the environment. Look out for signs of overheating, such as sweating or the baby\u2019s chest feeling hot to the touch.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Now we can get down to the nitty-gritty of a <\/span>sleep sack<\/span>!<\/span><\/p>\n

    What Is A Sleep Sack And Why You Should Use One<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    A <\/span>sleep sack <\/span>or <\/span>baby sleeping bag<\/span> is a wearable blanket <\/span>made of a thicker material with zippers and snap buttons for easy on and off.<\/span> It <\/span>keeps infants and toddlers warm and snug throughout their sleep. This<\/span> helps soothe any <\/b>Moro or startle reflexes<\/b><\/a> that may wake them during the first six months, which in turn promotes longer sleep<\/b>. Some newborns who resist swaddling start using a <\/span>sleep sack<\/span> right away. Others transition to a sack when they outgrow swaddling.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The most reliable hint that your <\/span>baby has outgrown swaddling is when they show the first signs of rolling over. <\/span>As most <\/span>sleep sacks<\/span> have holes for the arms and room for the legs to kick and move, they provide enough mobility for babies to push themselves up and roll back in case they successfully roll over. Plus, a <\/span>baby sleeping bag<\/span> eliminates the need for loose <\/b>blankets<\/b><\/a> or <\/b>quilts<\/b><\/a>, keeping the sleep space safe<\/b>. These functions are crucial to reduce the risk of SIDS or suffocation among babies.<\/p>\n

    Furthermore, putting on a <\/b>sleep sack<\/b> before every bedtime helps establish a sleep cue<\/b>, much like <\/span>reading before bed<\/span><\/a>. This means your infant will know it\u2019s time to sleep every time they\u2019re zipped up.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Types Of <\/span>Sleep Sacks<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Sleep sacks<\/span> or <\/span>baby sleeping bags<\/span> in Malaysia are typically available in these varieties:<\/span><\/p>\n