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Sleepyhead

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Johno85 · 05/08/2017 15:06

Little man is 2 weeks old and I've been toying with the idea of forking out for the sleepyhead. I have read lots of reviews on Amazon and John Lewis; but I thought I'd see what you lovely lot on here thought. Thanks in advance x

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FATEdestiny · 05/08/2017 17:28

The sleepyhead buys into the same sleep psychology that a swaddle does. It recreates the right, secure, protected feeling of being in the womb.

Absolutely nothing wrong with getting a sleepyhead if you want to. A swaddle is likely to be just as effective.

A giant muslin square of flat cot sheet for swaddling can be bought for a few pounds. A zip up swaddle bag for about £20. The slerpyhead is a lot, lot more than that. Good, but you can access the same enclosed feeling without spending so much.

FATEdestiny · 05/08/2017 17:30

right = tight

giant muslin square of flat cot sheet = giant muslin square or* flat cot sheet

furryelephant · 05/08/2017 18:00

My DD had one and I think it helped slightly but she still preferred sleeping in my bed without the sleepyhead. She grew out of it by about 4.5 months when she was rolling and getting angry that she couldn't roll in it. But I have bought the bigger size now in the hope that she'll sleep better if she doesn't whack her head off the side of the cot when she flings herself about it's not working yet.
I think it depends how much the money is to you to be honest, and how desperate you are definitely try FATE's swaddle idea first though!

Sparrowlegs248 · 05/08/2017 18:27

I got one for Ds2, having agonized over the outlay. I was crap at swaddling, he was a massive (nearly 11lb) strong baby, and kept escaping the swaddle. I got the sleepyhead second hand in perfect condition.

It's great, he's still massive, 6 months old, rolled at 3 months bit still in the sleepyhead. I actually emailed the manufacturer to ask when they consider it outgrown. They said as long as the baby is still comfy, it's fine. I unclothed the bottom but actually clipped it back again mow as he likes to have his feet resting on it.

HT85 · 05/08/2017 21:08

Sleepyhead is brilliant and was a lifesaver for us, our baby hates swaddles. She's 6 months and a big girl so currently considering getting the bigger one x

kel1234 · 05/08/2017 21:14

Some people swear by them. Personally I never swaddled, used a sleeping bag or a sleepyhead as 1 I don't like the idea of any of it, 2 my son would have hated it, and 3 I don't felt it's necessary. But each to their own

Tw1nsetAndPearls · 05/08/2017 21:22

Our boy was quite a good sleeper anyway ( I am saying that with the Rose tinted glasses of time)
We use a sleepyhead and am not sure if that was why. At 5/6 months he traveled across Europe and slept in various hotels, bars and restaurants etc in his sleepyhead with no fuss.

Tw1nsetAndPearls · 05/08/2017 21:22

We did Cosleep with it though

Catlover1812 · 05/08/2017 21:42

Sleepyhead saved our life. Our DD sleeps swaddled and in her sleepyhead in her big cot. During the day I can take her around the house with it and she naps in it during the day. When I stay at my mum's I put her on the bed next to me. I think it's been approved by a SIDS charity too

LondonStill83 · 05/08/2017 21:45

My son didn't really like his, he preferred to sleep in the Love to Dream Swaddle Up which was way cheaper!

However some of his friends loved theirs so I think it really depends on the baby. I bought mine used in excellent condition and sold it for what I paid.

RockCrushesLizard · 05/08/2017 21:47

I used one in a co sleeper cot, didn't even have to get her out to feed her. DD2 definitely settled better than my first DD, who was swaddled. Also, less faff than swaddling, and I felt it was easier to control her temperature.

I thought it was brilliant.

Top tip though, there's a sheet of cardboard inside the cover of the base when you get it. Might be an idea to take it out -DD- -definitely- -didn't- -sleep- -with- -the- -cardboard- -for- -three- -months-

RockCrushesLizard · 05/08/2017 21:47

Strikethrough app fail...

anchor9 · 05/08/2017 21:53

I'm so glad we didn't i there. I phased him out of co-sleeping with towels rolled into sausages in the crib and a hot water bottle, he's a great little sleeper.. at the moment!

anchor9 · 05/08/2017 21:54

*bother that should say

anchor9 · 05/08/2017 21:55

oh yes and sleeping bag. temperature remaining constant is a crucial part of a successful crib drop!

yourewelcome · 06/08/2017 05:50

I loved ours. Just wish I'd bought it for dd1.

SuperBeagle · 06/08/2017 06:13

Bought it for DC4, who's almost 7mo now. She's still using it. It's brilliant. To be fair, I have had 2 other good sleepers, so it may just be a genetic factor (as both DH and I were/are good sleepers), but I do think she sleeps very soundly in it.

Plus it makes it easy to recreate a familiar sleeping environment if you ever travel. We take it with us to family's houses if we're there for an extended period, and have taken it on holidays, and I find she sleeps better than our previous good sleepers did when out of a familiar setting.

Spam88 · 06/08/2017 06:37

We have a Purflo cushion which was about half the price of a sleepyhead. I've also seen that Aldi will have a bed nest for £20 in their next baby event (17th August).

jb1305uk · 06/08/2017 08:57

Our LO likes the sleepyhead, we've now got the larger size. Very useful for traveling.

The sleepyhead is approved for overnight sleeping, if you are looking at other products then double check they are too.

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Johno85 · 07/08/2017 10:32

Thanks everyone for your messages. I'm going to bite the bullet and order one today. I'll post an update as I always like to know how this posts progress after advice. Fingers crossed! X

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Nurse15 · 07/08/2017 10:40

Have you considered a poddlepod? Same idea much cheaper! Or purflow nest! Just as good

user1493413286 · 07/08/2017 10:42

I know people rave about them but health professionals don't actually advise using one. I bought one and my health visitor said to only use it for naps when I'm awake. It's a personal choice but I decided to take it back l based on that and my baby was fine/happy in the Moses basket with a sheet tucked snugly around her

FATEdestiny · 07/08/2017 11:19

I know people rave about them but health professionals don't actually advise using one

SIDS recommendations are that baby should sleep on a firm, flat mattress. The sleepyhead is not flat therefore cannot adhere to SIDS recommendations.

I would also think the sleepyhead goes against the Clear Cot SIDS recommendation of no pillows.

Therefore no health professional should be actively advising the use of sleepyhead or similar mattresses.

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Johno85 · 07/08/2017 11:26

Ah man. Here I am back to square one and confused about what to do

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CottonSock · 07/08/2017 11:28

I used one and it was really good for travelling especially.
However, I think it may have stopped my daughter rolling. A good thing in night, but she is reluctant in day also.
Tried to wean her off, but hampered by illness.
So I'm still using it, but perhaps shouldn't be.

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