Iris Botanica

Safe infant sleep can be a sensitive topic. Firstly, I want to be clear that I fully support parents in making educated and intentional decisions. Unfortunately, there are aspects of safe sleep that are not widely discussed and infant product marketing can often be misleading.

Today I want to talk specifically about weighted sleep products and infant wearables. Frequently used products such as swaddles, sleep sacks, blankets, etc are marketed to tired parents promising fewer sleep disruptions and longer stretches for their little ones. What these products don’t highlight is how wildly unsafe these products can be for your baby, increasing the overall risk of SUIDS.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly advises against the use of any weighted or heavily cushioned infant sleep wearables.

Here’s why:

- Thick, cushioned, or weighted sleep products make it difficult for you baby to roll safely and/or for them to get themselves into a safe sleeping position that protects their ability to breathe.

- Weighted sleep products can potentially place too much pressure on a baby's chest and lungs.

- Some of these products have no designated TOG rating (Thermal Overall Grade) meaning that there is no indication of how warm the garment is and potentially increasing the risk of overheating.

- These products are designed to help your infant sleep deeper and longer, which can directly affect arousal during sleep. There is some evidence suggesting that inability for a baby to come into lighter sleep stages or wake themselves when needed potentially increases the risk of SUIDS.

If you are unsure of the safety of a product you’re using, I highly recommend doing more in-depth research, consulting the most up-to-date AAP guidelines for safe infant sleep, product advisories and recalls. The safety of your family is paramount.

If you are struggling with your baby or toddlers sleep and would like to ask questions or discuss a personalized sleep plan, I offer free Discovery Calls and 1:1 Sleep Coaching Sessions for anyone inside of the US and would be happy to support your family.

✨8 Reasons to Hire [Me as Your] Birth Doula✨

1. I can answer your questions on what to expect from labor.
2. I can help you sort out the common myths from factual information.
3. I can help you and your partner plan and organize your birth preferences.
4. I provide resources for specific mental, emotional, and/or physical challenges you are facing.
5. I also provide emotional support for your partner while you’re in labor.
6. I will help you communicate with your healthcare team to make sure all your concerns and preferences are being heard and addressed.
7. I will help you with laboring positions optimized for baby’s descent, and pain support.
8. I can guide you and your partner through mindfulness practices to further improve your satisfaction with your birthing experience.

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