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Sleepy head?

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Yummymummy2020 · 14/10/2019 11:17

What are people’s feelings on the sleepy head? I have done plenty of reading up and it seems to be very divided, sleepy head themselves have openly said it’s a safe sleeping option(with supervision) but I know a lot of safe sleeping guidelines are anti sleep positioner in general, It has some rave reviews and I do know parents that have one and adore it, but it would be lovely to hear what folks on Mumsnet think about it!

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hormonesorDHbeingadick · 14/10/2019 11:21

Look at what the lullaby trust say about sleep safety. When it comes to safety you need facts not opinions.

FormerlyFrikadela01 · 14/10/2019 11:21

You'll get just as many divided opinions on here as you will anywhere else.

Some think they're amazing and the only thing that helped their child to sleep.

Others, like myself, think they're a colossal waste of money that seems rather pointless if they can only be used with supervision. I'm glad I only borrowed one and didn't actually buy it. Just seemed like another thing to get people to spend money on.

Celebelly · 14/10/2019 11:25

My DD has slept in hers since birth. I did my research and was comfortable with it. Others' mileage may vary.

ruralcat · 14/10/2019 11:30

I have brought one for my DD3 (due in a few weeks so not used it yet). I haven't brought it for overnight sleeping but feel like it might be useful in keeping baby contained when the elder two are bouncing around and to put in the cot for little naps whilst I get on with jobs.

GrumpyHoonMain · 14/10/2019 11:39

The Lullaby Trust advice, like Which Magazine, is aimed at the lowest common denominator and so has it’s limitations. There have never been any incidents associated with the original Sleepy Head but many people who don’t do their research end up with Chinese copies or mouldy second / third hand versions or (worse!) a sleep positioner; or try to use it for very premie babies. In fact if you use it properly with a baby alarm then it’s perfectly safe.

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Yummymummy2020 · 14/10/2019 11:58

Thanks so much for your comment, I did notice that too about the lullaby trust and so I contacted sleepyhead who did seem to be very confident that the product was safe. Of course I know they are a business and they want to sell their product but I also asked my midwife and she actually mirrored the same as what you said, that the lullaby trust is very general and she could see no safety issue with the sleepy head. Just it is expensive so wanted to see what others thought of it here! I think I will invest in one and see how it goes as I like the idea of being able to bring it away and also for day time naps downstairs and that! Thanks again!!!

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Yummymummy2020 · 14/10/2019 11:59

I was thinking the same too, it looks really cosy and great for popping them in!

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Yummymummy2020 · 14/10/2019 12:04

Thanks for your comment! I have been on lullaby trust and also checked with my midwife about the sleepy head, was hoping for some feedback on the sleepyhead in particular from Mumsnet users as the lullaby trust give more general recommendations as another poster pointed out. Thank you though for taking the time to reply.

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coffeeaddiction · 14/10/2019 12:04

I got a the bigger version when my little boy was around 10 months old due to the fact he was a absolute terrible sleeper and I was willing to spend the money for a few hours sleep ! It definitely improved sleep but didn't solve the problems .
Personally I didn't feel comfortable with the little sleepyhead and I wouldn't put a newborn in it , I felt more confident with it when my boy was bigger as the risk of cot death do drop dramatically as they get bigger but it's whatever you feel comfortable with

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Yummymummy2020 · 14/10/2019 12:05

Sorry guys the above are all individual replies which didn’t tag in with the matching post, so best to just say thank you to all that replied and I appreciate your input!!!

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GrumpyHoonMain · 14/10/2019 12:06

Do you have a pushchair with a carry cot attachment? If so check if you can use it for overnight sleeping. If you can then that could be where you put baby until 3-6 months. Might allow you to save a bit of cash initially too.

thenightfury · 14/10/2019 12:08

You can get other sleeping pods that are much cheaper if you're only using for supervised naps, I got one from mothercare that was also a pregnancy pillow/feeding pillow. It was brilliant but I wouldn't have used it for overnight sleeps, I probably would've if it was a sleepy head as I know they're breathable fabric and I know lots of Midwives/HV's do consider them ok for safe overnight sleep.

1ce1cebaby · 14/10/2019 12:17

Love it. Placed on sofa during the day for naps and in the next to me at night. Baby sleeps well. Health visitor aware I use at night and wasn’t concerned. Will stop using soon as baby ha outgrown it

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Yummymummy2020 · 14/10/2019 12:19

ah unfortunately it is not suitable for overnight sleeping. Funnily enough it is in the us I believe but by Uk standards not. Out of paranoia I will stick with the Uk standards. The sleepy head just looks really comfy so I am drawn to it, I know it goes on sale on the website frequently so was just hedging my bets before I decide whether or not to go through with it!

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Yummymummy2020 · 14/10/2019 12:22

My carry cot I should have added is what I meant as not suitable for overnight sleeping! Sleepy head said to me that their pod is Due to being breathable ect, the only thing that threw me off is that it’s safe for overnight sleeping without blankets, we would be using a sleeping bag and I’m not sure if that is a problem with it!

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ruralcat · 14/10/2019 12:47

I got mine from John Lewis about a week ago when it was in their 20% off sale. Not sure when you're due but worth also keeping an eye on John Lewis, mothercare and a few other uk companies. I will need mine in the next few weeks so couldn't hold out for better than 20% off.

Pointof0return · 14/10/2019 12:51

I used a sleepyhead from newborn. Dd slept in it in her next to me cot at night and on the sofa in it in the day. She would be in a gro bag with her arms zipped in, or swaddled in a blanket. It was great and she was and is a great sleeper.

It was £140 brand new. I can't remember what made me think I needed it.

I would advise you to wait and only buy one if you are struggling to get baby to sleep in Moses/ carry cot/ cot

Justasconfusedwithnumber2 · 14/10/2019 14:18

My DS had one from 6 weeks or so as he just wouldn't sleep anywhere but on me. We also brought the bigger one when the time came. Now expecting number 2 and would use them again, but we are going to try them without it at first

bakingdemon · 14/10/2019 14:21

Used one for DS from birth with him swaddled in it inside his cot. He was a reasonably good sleeper and it worked for us. It's useful when you go away if you don't have a travel cot as you can put it on a bed. We used it until he looked too squished in it. I'd look on Facebook for a secondhand one though rather than buy new

Gettingonabitnow · 14/10/2019 17:23

Hands down the best thing we bought and all my friends said the same. Buy it - thank me later x

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