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Reusing sleeping bags for DC2/ SIDS risk

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Springforward · 21/05/2013 21:53

This may possibly be a stupid question but I can't find an answer.

DC2's arrival is imminent. DH went into the loft this evening and found DS' baby sleeping bags, packed away in a cardboard box and forgotten. The oldest is almost 5 years old.

Now, I know that you can't use a second-hand mattress, but is it ok to reuse sleeping bags, in SIDS risk terms?

DH thinks yes, I'm not sure. Anyone know, and if DH is right, is anyone able to explain why to me?

TIA.

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ColdWindsOfSuburbia · 21/05/2013 21:54

It is fine because you can hot-wash it.

BikeRunSki · 21/05/2013 21:55

It never even crossed my mind that it wouldn't be OK to reused sleeping bags, and did quite happily. Have also used 2nd hand ones. DC2 went into a bed with a duvet a couple of weeks ago, and was happy in DS's old sleeping bags til then.

letsgetreadytoramble · 21/05/2013 22:02

I used third hand grobags for my DS (my sister's children's) and it was fine. Used their sheets too, and their cellular blankets. It'll be fine, just wash them on a hot wash several times :0)

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MiaowTheCat · 22/05/2013 08:42

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mummy2benji · 22/05/2013 09:21

Uh I buy my grobags off ebay as so much cheaper for good quality still - a hot wash and I can't see them presenting any risk.

Wheresmycaffeinedrip · 22/05/2013 09:26

Be fine just wash it. Pointless buying stuff you don't have to.

Rosa · 22/05/2013 09:30

One of my grobags is on child no5.....

DinoSnores · 22/05/2013 12:00

This is from BUPA:

www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/health-information/directory/c/sids?tab=Common%20questions#textBlock198800

Is it safe to use second-hand baby equipment such as mattresses and sleeping bags?

MoelFammau · 22/05/2013 12:14

All of DD's sleeping bags were secondhand. Didn't even think about it.

dietcokeandwine · 22/05/2013 14:24

DS3 is currently fast asleep in one of the bags bought 9 years ago for DS1. Bags have been used for all 3 of mine AND been lent to various friends in between, I reckon DS3 is about the 7th child to have used them.

As others have said, fine as long as they are washed thoroughly.

fairylightsinthespring · 22/05/2013 18:48

can't imagine why it wouldn't be safe and for what its worth, our moses basket mattress did 4 babies and the cot mattress has done 2.

Thesebootsweremadeforwalking · 23/05/2013 15:27

I emailed the Lullaby Trust with the same question (not stupid IMHO). They replied that there's no evidence of increased SIDS risk when reusing sleeping bags, and just advised that they should be given a hot wash before use. HTH.

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