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Sleepyheads - safe?

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RandomCatGenerator · 06/09/2021 21:43

Hello

I’ve seen conflicting advice: are Sleepyheads safe for overnight sleeping? In a crib or in an adult bed?

My month old loves the Sleepyhead and has no problem sleeping in it. He doesn’t sleep well anywhere else unfortunately. I just want sleep…

Thanks

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dementedpixie · 06/09/2021 22:03

No I dont think they advised for unsupervised sleep due to their raised edges

Helspopje · 06/09/2021 22:05

No
Read lullaby trust

Chocolatebuttercream · 06/09/2021 22:05

They are, unfortunately, not safe according to the NHS and Lullaby Trust. Nowhere should be saying they are, so if you are seeing info that they are, that's concerning.

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RiversideAnne · 06/09/2021 22:46

Sadly not safe for night time sleep.

Do you swaddle him? That might replicate the feeling.

tigerbreadandtea · 06/09/2021 22:47

No.

cravingmilkshake · 06/09/2021 22:48

Nope. Also, they are a trendy fashion accessory. All of my friends had one but I had no reason to get one. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Fml2015 · 06/09/2021 23:18

Have a look at the purflo baby nest. That has been certified for unsupervised sleeping. It has a harder base and made from breathable material. I have been brought one, yet to use it as baby is refusing to grace me with his presence!!

Snickers94 · 07/09/2021 00:40

I was gifted a Babymoov doomoo cocoon which is essentially the same thing but is suitable for overnight sleeping (or so they say). I put my nose right up against it to see if it’s breathable and I could breathe through it easily without feeling hot too. I have used it in baby’s crib before but not much, normally use it on the sofa. I would m recommend it to anyone who just wants a space for baby to lay in even during the day, it’s cheaper than dockatot and purflo too and extends.

dementedpixie · 07/09/2021 06:42

@Fml2015

Have a look at the purflo baby nest. That has been certified for unsupervised sleeping. It has a harder base and made from breathable material. I have been brought one, yet to use it as baby is refusing to grace me with his presence!!
Who has certified it? The lullabye Trust says a sleeping surface should be firm and flat and doesn't recommend any nests or pods
tigerbreadandtea · 07/09/2021 09:47

@cravingmilkshake

Nope. Also, they are a trendy fashion accessory. All of my friends had one but I had no reason to get one. 🤷🏻‍♀️
I agree. Baby can't miss what it never had!
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RandomCatGenerator · 07/09/2021 09:49

@cravingmilkshake

Nope. Also, they are a trendy fashion accessory. All of my friends had one but I had no reason to get one. 🤷🏻‍♀️
It was a gift and trendy or not, I’m finding it very useful! Frees up my hands to put him down somewhere when I’m pumping or doing something else with my hands.

@Fml2015 certified by who? I thought Purflo was in the same category as Sleepyhead is not safe.

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RandomCatGenerator · 07/09/2021 09:50

@RiversideAnne

Sadly not safe for night time sleep.

Do you swaddle him? That might replicate the feeling.

We do and that sometimes works - but not as reliably as the sleepyhead, and to be honest, only when he’s already deep asleep.
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lucymagoo · 07/09/2021 09:59

If I were you I would only use it for supervised daytime naps where you can see the baby at all times. Certainly not for overnight, they're not safe.

BertieBotts · 07/09/2021 10:06

There's no certification for these products yet. The UCE is looking into creating one but until that point they are all considered unsafe for overnight sleep because of the risks of overheating, rebreathing and suffocation.

We use a similar product during the day in a carrycot but at night I'm cosleeping. If you follow safety guidance, it's no riskier than cot sleeping. Would that be something you'd be interested to look into?

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RandomCatGenerator · 07/09/2021 13:23

Nice to see you here Bertie! I saw your guidance on co sleeping -DH is opposed as he’s so worried about suffocating the baby but I think it may be something to look into.

Thanks all for confirming it unfortunately isn’t safe :( back to the drawing board!

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RandomCatGenerator · 07/09/2021 13:24

I’ll look into babymoov @Snickers94 - thanks very much for the tip

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Wingingthis · 07/09/2021 13:26

I hate to say I used one and then upgraded to the grand (larger one) when my daughter outgrew the original one. A couple of weeks ago she had a tummy bug that I didn’t yet know she had, put her to bed as usual and then heard her coughing on the baby monitor. When I got up to her cot she was trying to roll over whilst coughing but couldn’t due to the sleepyhead, as I was rushing towards her she was then sick lying flat on her back and it was petrifying. She was absolutely fine but i dread to think what would have happened if I didn’t hear her on the monitor!!

professionalnomad · 07/09/2021 19:04

I controversially use one for overnight sleeping. Baby sleeps in it between us in the bed. I also have the bigger one for her when she grows out of this one. She loves it. So do we.

linerforlife · 07/09/2021 19:06

Purflo one is awesome - highly recommend you read the info on their website about it!

BertieBotts · 07/09/2021 19:33

I wasn't paying attention an didn't realise it was you :o wave

It's ANEC developing a guideline not whoever I said before.

ajja2021 · 07/09/2021 19:34

No

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