Many babies still wear sleeping bags that have been banned by pediatricians. Choosing the wrong sleeping bag can affect the baby’s development.

As winter enters, mothers have arranged sleeping bags for their babies. However, choosing the wrong sleeping bag may cause great hidden dangers.

What are the criteria for choosing a sleeping bag? I believe many parents have the same request, that is, whether they can keep warm.

However, it is this requirement that makes many parents fall into a trap when making choices.

Pediatricians point out that when children sleep at night, they only need to ensure that their bellies are warm and the palms and soles of their feet are warm. Even if the legs, feet, hands and shoulders are exposed, it won't be a big problem.

Never wrap your child too tightly. Babies have a higher metabolism than adults and have more activities in a day than adults, so babies are more resistant to cold than adults.

If the child is too tightly wrapped when sleeping at night, causing the child to be too hot, first of all, it will affect the child's sleep quality. The child will not sleep well, will toss and turn all night, and even cry at night. , adults will also be affected.

Secondly, children who do not have a good night's rest for a long time will not only affect their appetite, but also reduce the secretion of growth hormone. If things go on like this, the child will grow thin and small, his resistance will decrease, and he will get sick easily.

Based on the above points, pediatricians remind parents that when choosing sleeping bags for their children, they should not choose sleeping bags that are too thick, especially sleeping bags that are similar to large cotton-padded jackets.

So, having said that, what kind of sleeping bag should we choose for our children?

What are the pitfalls (precautions) for babies wearing sleeping bags? Let’s list them one by one below.

There are a dazzling array of sleeping bags on the market, but they can be roughly divided into three types, and these three types of sleeping bags are suitable for babies of three ages. Mothers, don’t make a mistake. .

1. Swaddle sleeping bag (suitable for babies 0-3 months old)

Mothers who observe carefully will find that when babies 0-3 months old sleep, their bodies A sudden tremor may occur, as if frightened. This phenomenon is called the "startle reflex."

The startle reflex is a normal physiological reflex that lasts from birth until the baby is three or four months old before disappearing. The baby is used to staying in the mother's belly, so it naturally feels insecure when it comes out. When it is stimulated by the outside world, it will startle. This is also a self-protective behavior.

Based on this, when we usually wear a sleeping bag for babies under 3 months old, we must choose the following swaddle-style sleeping bag.

The swaddle-style sleeping bag can not only keep the baby warm, but also give the baby a feeling of being wrapped, enhancing the baby's sense of security.

Of course, babies aged 0-3 months do not necessarily need to wear sleeping bags, because babies at this age cannot turn over and can’t pull the quilt with their hands. If the temperature is okay, it is recommended to wear a long-sleeved jumpsuit and cover yourself with a towel.

Pay attention to pressing the two corners of the towel under the baby's arms, and there will be no problem.

2. Cocoon sleeping bag (suitable for babies 3-6 months old)

Babies aged 3-6 months will start to pull and kick the quilt when sleeping. Quilt, the baby may pull the quilt to cover his face, which is more dangerous.

Every year, there are reports about "babies pulling the quilt over their face, causing suffocation." Therefore, when the baby pulls the quilt, it is best to choose an "all-in-one sleeping bag" for the baby to cover the legs. There is enough space for the baby's feet to move, and secondly, there is no fear of the baby pulling the quilt.

In addition, the cocoon sleeping bag does not feel restrictive and ensures that the baby will not catch cold.

3. Split-leg sleeping bag (suitable for babies over 6 months old)

Babies over 6 months old can basically roll, roll, and crawl, so it is best to Wear a "split-legged sleeping bag" for your baby to ensure that it does not restrict your baby's activities.

When most parents choose a sleeping bag for their children, they have two criteria: first, whether the sleeping bag is made of cotton, and second, whether it feels soft and comfortable.

But in fact, we should pay more attention to the signs hanging on the sleeping bags. The "National Basic Safety Technical Specifications for Textile Products" stipulates that clothing for infants and young children under 3 years old must be clearly marked "Class A Infant "Children's supplies" will do.

For textile clothing, they are generally divided into categories A, B and C. Each category of clothing has strict regulations on the indicators of harmful substances.

Category A is mainly infant products, such as diapers, pajamas, socks, bedding, etc., and the formaldehyde content must not exceed 20mg/kg.

Category B refers to clothing that comes into direct contact with the skin, such as underwear, shorts, shirts, etc., and the formaldehyde content must not exceed 75mg/kg.

Category C refers to clothing that does not come into direct contact with the skin, such as coats, sweaters, etc., and the formaldehyde content must not exceed 300mg/kg.

In addition, in addition to looking at the category on the label, you also need to turn the sleeping bag over and inspect it carefully to see how the lines are stitched at each position, whether there are any traces, etc.

If there are threads in the sleeping bag and the parents don’t notice it, it can easily strangle the baby.

Under different temperatures, you should choose sleeping bags with different thicknesses.

1. When the room temperature is above 20 degrees, you can wear a multi-layer gauze sleeping bag or a double-layer constant temperature sleeping bag.

2. When the room temperature is between 16-20 degrees, you can choose to wear a spring and autumn thin cotton constant temperature sleeping bag.

3. If the temperature is lower than 16 degrees and there is no heating, you need to wear a thicker quilted thermostatic sleeping bag.

1. Pay attention to the zipper head.

I saw a video posted by a mother before, saying that her baby always sleeps on its side after wearing a sleeping bag. I didn’t notice it at first, but later I discovered that the mother was too careless when putting the baby in a sleeping bag. , and pull the zipper puller to the back of the baby's buttocks.

When the baby lies down, it will rest on the zipper head, so it is uncomfortable to sleep, so naturally he will always sleep on his side.

2. When wearing a sleeping bag, do I need to wear additional clothes inside?

Many parents are worried that their babies will catch cold, so even if they wear a sleeping bag, they will wear several layers of clothes inside. This is wrong. Generally just wearing a piece of clothing that is close-fitting and comfortable is enough.

To determine whether your baby is warm or cold, just touch the back of your baby's neck. If it is warm and not sweating, it means your baby is neither hot nor cold and is dressed appropriately.

3. The size of the sleeping bag.

I believe many parents will have this question: Do I need to wear socks after wearing a sleeping bag? You can wear this or not. If the temperature is really low, wear a pair.

But some babies don’t like to wear socks, what should I do? At this time, some parents will come up with a clever trick, choose a longer sleeping bag and hide the baby's feet inside the sleeping bag. (Mainly for split-leg sleeping bags)

However, doing so may be counterproductive. My baby has tried this before. As a result, he wakes up from time to time during the night. Every time he wakes up, he has to scratch his feet. Because the feet are hidden in the sleeping bag, the baby is very uncomfortable and naturally cannot sleep well.

Therefore, when choosing a sleeping bag, be sure to choose one that is the right size. If the weather is cold and the baby refuses to wear socks, you can cover the baby with a soft, medium-sized quilt.

When the baby sleeps, the first thing to protect is the belly. As long as the belly is properly kept warm, other problems are not big.

Question discussion:

Does the sleeping bag your child currently wears have any of the pitfalls mentioned above? How do parents usually choose sleeping bags for their babies?