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6/1/20

Loretta

Is the Love to dream swaddle Togs recommended for sleeping? I have heard sids don't recommend however I cannot find a statement to put my mind at ease on the website Thank you!

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Posted a response on 7/1/20

Red Nose Education

Red Nose does not recommend (or “unrecommend”)  any specific brand name products, but will provide information about types of products as they relate to Safe Sleeping.
Anything about “swaddle suits” would be included in Wrapping/Swaddling information.

Wrapping and Swaddle products.
It is important to be aware that there is very limited evidence to support the use of specific products as devices to promote infant settling, back sleeping position and no evidence to support these products as a strategy to reduce the risk of infant death.
Parents are advised to follow the principles of safe wrapping if they choose to use infant wrapping as an infant care strategy.
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.

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.
https://rednose.org.au/article/wrapping-babies

Please see full article for complete information and principles of wrapping & use of wrapping products.

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