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Sleepyhead worth the money? or cheaper option

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Gigitree · 15/02/2020 18:12

Hi everyone,

Just looking at getting one of these sleepyheads - I really like the idea of them but at £130+ are they really worth it? I’ve seen some other similar things from different brands ranging from £35-£65, yet everyone seems to rave about the sleepyhead.

Is it really worth the price tag? Or would a cheaper option be just as good? Thanks!

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csmw · 15/02/2020 21:45

Haven't use mine yet but got it for £65 in mothercare closing down sale there are loads about brand new as they were selling them off so cheap so you buy ge able to pick one up for less. Also seen them for sale in tk maxx but in random patterns

bananallamas · 15/02/2020 21:53

I didn't want to get a sleepyhead because I had red about the SIDS risk but my DD literally wouldn't sleep at all in her cot until we tried one. To put my mind at rest I got a nappy clip breathing alarm so I would hear straight away if she did stop breathing.

bananallamas · 15/02/2020 21:54

(She also wouldn't 'safely' cosleep according to the guidelines as she'd wake up as soon as I put her down and would only sleep if I held her. I fell asleep like this once and scared the life out of myself as I was so sleep deprived I could easily have let her slide off me etc. So I decided that a Sleepyhead was a better option than falling asleep while holding her)

byvirtue · 15/02/2020 21:58

We used a sleepyhead day and night for the first 6 months. I put a pillowcase over it so it was pristine and sold it on for £70 when we were finished with it. I would definitely recommend our daughter slept like a dream in it and came out of it at 6 months when she transitioned to her own room.

Hippopotas · 15/02/2020 22:33

You could get a second hand one from facebook

MyDcAreMarvel · 15/02/2020 22:36

Thanks but as I previously said I’m not planning to use it for baby to sleep in at night.
Cot deaths don’t just happen at night. Don’t risk your babies life for something that makes your life easier.

SnugStars · 15/02/2020 22:56

Don’t risk your babies life for something that makes your life easier

That’s easy to say when you haven’t had a baby that literally wouldn’t sleep on a normal cot mattress. In that situation in my opinion a sleepyhead is much safer than having them in your arms, or even in bed with you in some circumstances, medication, heavy sleeper etc.

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Gigitree · 16/02/2020 07:13

Thanks to all who genuinely had helpful things to say, much appreciated.

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Oct18mummy · 16/02/2020 07:31

My baby barely used the sleepyhead so was a waste of money. We had a next to me cot and it’s probably best they get used to being put down in one place to help sleep routine

kleew1 · 16/02/2020 07:34

I loved my sleepy head for my LO meant when she slept in different places she had the same familiarity and comfort. Also then bought the larger one. Defo 100% recommend

kittlesticks · 16/02/2020 07:39

I completely recommend it - used mine for both kids. Supervised day time naps. Fantastic thing and worth the cash in my opinion.

missjaysays · 16/02/2020 10:00

Not answering your question OP, I know.

But do you think if your baby is napping (and getting to sleep easier) in the sleepyhead all cosy in the day time that they will struggle to fall asleep in a completely empty, but albeit safer, cot at night time?

They will be used to, and will prefer the sleepyhead naturally. I would. That is how so many parents end up using it unsupervised at night, as their babies cannot then settle in the empty cot.

cherylsx · 16/02/2020 10:08

I used a sleepyhead for my DS then went on to use the sleepyhead grand until he was over 2!

They are not a SIDS risk as they are NOT a sleep positioner 😊 a sleepyhead and a sleep positioner are different things.

dementedpixie · 16/02/2020 10:24

Pods are also not recommended as they have raised padded sides and are not completely flat as is recommended for sleeping on.

SparkyBlue · 16/02/2020 10:28

Absolutely love my sleepyhead. My DD absolutely loves it. She is getting too big for it now so I am thinking of getting the larger one. She slept in her next to me in her sleepyhead until fairly recently and since we took it away her sleep is gone to shit

MyDcAreMarvel · 16/02/2020 10:56

They are not a SIDS risk as they are NOT a sleep positioner 😊 a sleepyhead and a sleep positioner are different things.
Yes I think the lullaby trust are well aware of the difference! They are both SIDS risk.

Mamato2gorgeousboys · 16/02/2020 11:04

It’s difficult as it just depends on the baby. My first would only sleep in the sleepyhead whilst my second was just as happy in his Moses basket so that’s where he slept. I personally wouldn’t bother with the cheaper alternatives. Maybe see how the baby sleeps and if they’re waking regularly, you can get one delivered pretty quickly.

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Gigitree · 16/02/2020 11:37

@missjaysays. Yes it’s a possibility I’m sure, but the same could be said for letting her sleep on us, she could get used to that and then not want to sleep in her cot/crib.
I wouldn’t be able to use it during the night as I would get no sleep worrying (probably will worry about anything/everything regardless) we wouldn’t even leave her to nap in it during the daytime unsupervised so our use of it will most likely be very minimal, hence querying if it’s even worth it!
I just want to be able to put her down somewhere comfy when needed and don’t want to put her on a playmat on the floor as I want to bring her with me, in the kitchen while I make food or even to the bathroom etc. I have a dog so wouldn’t want to leave her unsupervised at any point even for a few mins and I just feel like this is going to be much easier to move round the house with me than her carry cot or a bouncy chair etc.

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ElphiasDoge · 16/02/2020 11:44

For what you want OP - mobile daytime naps you could just use a Moses basket. They can be picked up and moved around the house downstairs and can be bought very cheaply from ASDA.

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Gigitree · 16/02/2020 11:46

I was considering a Moses basket, but they seem to only be 0-3mths and the sleepyhead is 0-8mths so would be able to use it for longer.

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MyDcAreMarvel · 16/02/2020 15:23

Just get a Moses basket and then a playpen.

Berrymuch · 16/02/2020 15:26

I would wait OP, you might find that they sleep quite happily just in the Moses basket or whatever else you have. If you are after something to pop downstairs, I would recommend one of the baby boxes, you only pay postage and we never had any issues. If you find they aren't any good then maybe order once baby is here, I bought so much and didn't use a lot of it, wish I had waited.

SospanFrangipan · 16/02/2020 15:32

We had a babydan sleep nest, much cheaper (£44 on amazon) and just as good. My now 3 y/o loved it!

Nowayorhighway · 16/02/2020 15:39

They’re not sleep positioners.

dementedpixie · 16/02/2020 15:43

We know that. They dont just warn against them though, they also warn against other products. From lullabytrust:

There are some items that we wouldnot recommend

• pods or nests
• pillows, duvets or thick heavy bedding
• cot bumpers
• hammocks
• sleep positioners

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