2006-08-17 04:46:34 · 16 answers · asked by felixflower 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
it is a security blanket & harmless...
2006-08-17 04:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The no blanket thing is a new theory that I have trouble with. I grew up in a huge family (11 kids) and have a sister with 14 kids (aged 26 - 2). All of us had blankets in the crib and were put to sleep on our stomachs!!! I have two children who I did the same with. All my siblings and nieces and nephews and children have grown up healthy and there were no SIDs in the family.
I think some of the theorys about how to put a baby to bed safely are theorys only and unprooven, other than swaddling which my mom did with all of us...it isn't a new thing....heck Jesus was swaddled.
The best thing to do is use your intuition.
2006-08-17 08:48:25 · answer #2 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, you're not supposed to give a baby a blanket at all, but with my kids, I gave them a small burp cloth just to have something to snuggle with. If you really want to keep the baby warm, use a sleep sac, although they usually go up to about a nine-month size only. Best not to use a real blanket at that age. In any event, the baby will move around so much in the crib that the blanket won't stay on anyway.
2006-08-17 05:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by Hilary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A blanket rolled up tucked beside them is okay during the first few months, however when the baby becomes stronger it is pointless. He/she can put the blanket over their face hindering fresh oxygen while sleeping, therefore increasing risk of SIDS (my daughter loves to do this). I take it away completely at night now. I just let her roll over on her belly, it was a never ending battle trying to make sure she stayed on her back or side. Unless the baby is unhealthy, very underweight or weak then let them just sleep however they end up, unless face down of course, but even then they will wake up if not getting enough air. At six months they are usually strong enough to not allow themselves to suffocate. Even at birth their instinct to survive is there if suffocating, they just are not strong enough to lift their heads or move to a better position for fresh air. Check with your doctor if you feel uncomfortable with that idea.
2006-08-17 05:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 6 months I let my daughter have a blanket. She was rolling over, sitting up and crawling so I knew she could move herself around with no probelm.
2006-08-17 04:51:13 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is fine. I have three kids and they have all had blankets at night. None of them like to be swaddled so they had to have cover.
2006-08-17 05:38:02 · answer #6 · answered by mommyofthree 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son is 6 months and once he was able to put blankets over his head i started putting him in really warm p.j's and sometimes use one of those sleep sacks where you just zipper a blanket on him and it has arm holes but mostly i just do p.j's as long as the room is a good temputure that way i wont worry about blankets
good luck
2006-08-17 06:40:38 · answer #7 · answered by ~*big mama *~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a small blanket is safe if you have it tucked around the child. Make sure not to smother the baby's face with it.
2006-08-20 15:59:43 · answer #8 · answered by SquirrelBait 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had a 12inch by 12inch blankie with her from the day she was born. At 6 months you have nothing to worry about!
2006-08-17 04:57:03 · answer #9 · answered by camoprincess32 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was worried about that too. I got my daughter a sleeper-sack. It zips up and has arm holes so her arms can be free. I got mine at Burlington Baby Central-- I'm sure Walmart and Target have them too.
2006-08-17 06:45:28 · answer #10 · answered by sandlot916 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your baby can roll over both ways (front to back & back to front), then it's OK. I used receiving blankets, they are very thin. Avoid the heavy, fleece, thick type.
2006-08-17 04:57:20 · answer #11 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋