Sheet for sleepyhead (or any other sleep pod)

[clementine100]

We recently bought a sleep pod (like a sleepyhead but not £200!) for our incoming baby, which comes with a washable cotton outer layer.

However, we were thinking of using a cotton sheet on top of the pod and under the baby at all times anyway, and washing that sheet regularly. Does anyone else do this? I have lots of fabric so was going to make a few - any thoughts or tips on size, or literally just a rectangle of fabric??

(Sorry if the questions are really stupid, I'm a FTM!) thank you

I used muslins.

Note of caution - the sleepyhead is the only pod that is ok for baby to sleep in at night.

@MyKingdomForBrie thank you! How big are the muslins? And do you think it's better than normal bedsheets cotton?

Yes thank you re not sleeping in the pod at the night. We're using a snuzpod for nighttime but just don't want to lug it around during the day!

We used Muslims that were big enough to tuck under so babycouldnt get tangled up. Later on I sewed up a simple pillowcase type sheet and slipped the sleepyhead inside it

To be honest I just bought the biggest ones I could find! I laid them across and tucked under, but she wasn’t a wriggly sleeper so they didn’t get rucked up. Only used the sleepyhead til about four months as she decided she didn’t like being squished after that

We have a sleepyhead and bought an extra cover to reduce amount of loose blankets etc. Can you buy a spare cover for yours?

Thanks everyone. I'll err on the side of caution and go a bit bigger so we can tuck under.

We didn't buy an actual sleepyhead, and not sure this generic version sells extra covers!

The following website would be useful here

www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/sleeping-products/

^"The key things are to make surethe
mattress is firm, flat and waterproofand thecot is kept freeof bumpers, toys and loose bedding"^

Note of caution - the sleepyhead is the only pod that is ok for baby to sleep in at night.

Is this a new recommendation?

It doesn't seem to be what The Lullaby Trust recommend (ie a firm, flat mattress). In fact, there is ongoing concern about the use of baby sleep pods and positioners for nighttime sleep. Although it's not been linked to any SIDS cases thus far, I can't find anywhere that says that the Sleepyhead has been tested and approved for nighttime sleep?

The lullaby trust doesn’t approve the sleepyhead for over night sleeping because they advocate that the safest place for baby to sleep is in their own cot empty cot/crib/basket flat on their back. In the reality of parenting we all know that this isn’t always the way that things work out. As with everything it is about doing your research and making your own decision that is right for your baby and family.

The sleepyhead does not adhere to safe sleep guidelines mrsb06, you are right.

It is not flat
It is not firm
It is not waterproof
It will not give a clear cot
It is a type of pillow

I find the last of the Lullaby Trust FAQ'S most useful:

Still confused about a baby sleeping product?

If this advice seems confusing then it may be easier to remember our simple sleep advice. For sleep, a ‘clear cot’ with afirm, flat, waterproof mattressis fine.

A‘clear cot’is one that only includes the essentials a baby needs: a flat, waterproof mattress and some bedding, but nothing else. Three key questions you could ask are:

• Is it firm?
• Is it flat?
• Does it have a waterproof cover?

The lullaby trust doesn’t approve the sleepyhead for over night sleeping because they advocate that the safest place for baby to sleep is in their own cot empty cot/crib/basket flat on their back. In the reality of parenting we all know that this isn’t always the way that things work out. As with everything it is about doing your research and making your own decision that is right for your baby and family.

Absolutely agree with this. I know lots of people have used them with no problems. However, making an informed decision is different to official advice. To say "the Sleepyhead is the only aid safe for nighttime sleeping," is a sweeping statement, and not actually true. At least not to my knowledge.