Sleepyhead or purflo sleep tight

[oldermama2021]

My baby is nearly 3 weeks old and is bothered with colic and constipation. Once i get him settled and over to sleep every time i put him down he wakens and cries. Someone suggested he likes the close feeling of being held and suggested sleepyhead or a purflo sleep tight. Have any of you any experience of these and would you recommend? Ive read they are not recommended for overnight sleep. Thank you.

Not safe sleep surfaces.
Read up on 4th trimester. He's a normal 3 week old

They are safe for in the day when you are awake and supervising, very handy for this as you can put him down while you ge ton with things. Mine took to it very well, although I had a kally sleep nest which is a much cheaper version:)

I used a purflo nest - lifesaver! My DD loved it and is a great sleeper even now. So much cheaper than a sleepyhead - I was too cheap!

I also had a purflo. My son loved it.

Safer alternative, can I suggest the Love to Dream arms up swaddle? They’re brilliant.

Thank you all ..on the purflo web site it says that the sleep tight version is safe for overnight sleep as it's new I think?

Thank you @FizzingWhizzbee123 ill google those and see what they are like.

my first baby would also scream whenever put down - then I tried a sleepyhead and they just stayed sleeping soundly! It was like witchcraft.

The sleepyhead isn’t recommended for overnight sleep as it’s not a flat surface, but when I researched it 3 or 4 years ago, nor had it been directly linked to any deaths. The point is that you have to bear in mind the extent of the risk and how it compares to your other options. For me, a sleepyhead was safer than me trying to stay up all night every night holding the baby.

If you don’t want that, could you co-sleep? Lullaby trust has some guidance on the safest way to do this. Your baby would still be close to you and may stay asleep.

People will guilt you, but some babies simply won’t sleep on their back on a flat surface. They just won’t. So you have to pick the option you’re most comfortable with.

My baby wouldn't be put down as a newborn - the midwife suggested either cosleeping or getting a nest/sleepyhead type thing. Yes, it's against safe sleep guidelines but it is potentially safer than holding the baby all night and falling asleep with them in your arms.. it's something you have to research yourself and come to your own conclusions about I think.

We started with a purflo and it helped a bit.. then moved on to a sleepyhead and that helped A LOT. The only problem was when she got to 4 months and grew out of it - her sleep had never been as good since 😭

Absolutely love the Sleepyhead. It is safe for daytime naps

Love the Sleepyhead. So much so that I got the larger version when she grew out of the old one. I use it overnight. As previous posters have said, weigh up the risks and decide if it is something you’re comfortable with. Stops my DD bashing around the cot trying to practice her new moves all night long.

I used to purflo overnight one for over night sleeps. My son slept so well.

I've used a sleepyhead since ds was about 8 weeks as he was the same. I guess they do help a bit, but he's still a terrible sleeper (now 8mo) and obsessed with the sleepyhead so I'm now facing buying the bigger one (which I really don't want to do) or just taking it away and dealing with his upset!

IMO I wouldn't suggest getting one, as I don't think they make much difference and just another thing to have to get rid of and wean baby from!! But that's just my experience, it could work great for your baby 😊