helen
Do you have information regarding the safety of sleep suits that have arms pinned within the suit-no armholes. I am sure that I have read in your brochure that armholes are safest. Does that mean that no armhole suits are unsafe?
Red Nose Education
Red Nose recommends using a light weight, cotton or muslin when wrapping/swaddling baby.
Remember, that once baby starts to roll (or looks like rolling) then swaddling/wrapping must be ceased.
Babies need their arms free to be able to roll well.
Babies have been known to get stuck in unsafe positions when rolling while being wrapped/swaddled.
Red Nose has the following information about what to use when wrapping/swaddling & includes the following information.
“Wrapping & Swaddle products.
Parents are also advised to follow any safety advice that accompanies any infant wrapping or swaddle products they purchase, but to be aware that there is very little evidence available that supports the choice of one product over another.
In particular it is extremely important to ensure that the product fits the baby and is appropriate for their developmental stage. For example:
The material of the wrap or swaddle should not cover the face or head, particular if baby sleeps with arms in different positions. If the item is too big for the baby, some zipped swaddle suits that enclose baby’s hands, have been shown to allow material to cover baby’s face and nose when baby raises their hands above their head during sleep. All sleeping attire designed to cover the baby’s shoulders should have separate neck and arm holes or should ensure that they do not allow the face covering if the baby was to move their arms in different positions.
Any product that is used as clothing on the baby or in the baby’s sleep environment should not restrict the movement of a baby who is able to roll. Wrapping should be discontinued as soon as the baby shows the first signs of being able to roll. Positioning aids that restrict movement of the baby are not recommended and have been associated with infant deaths.”