Reducing SIDS with HALO ~ a Review

A parent's worst nightmare is the thought of losing one of their children.  Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce the chance of SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.  Because SIDS happens most often when a baby is sleeping, it is extremely important to follow these tips for safer sleep.

Safe Sleep Practices

ALWAYS

• Place baby to sleep on his or her back at naptime and at night time.
• Use a crib that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snuggly and is covered with only a tight-fitting crib sheet.
• Remove all soft bedding and toys from your baby’s sleep area (this includes loose blankets, bumpers, pillows and positioners). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.
• Offer a pacifier when putting baby to sleep. If breastfeeding, introduce pacifier after one month or after breastfeeding has been established.
• Breastfeed, if possible, but when finished, put your baby back to sleep in his or her separate safe sleep area alongside your bed.

NEVER

• Never put your baby to sleep on any soft surface
• Never dress your baby too warmly for sleep; keep room temperature 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where someone has recently smoked.

HALO, the makers of the original SleepSack, has a new line of Micro Fleece SleepSacks!

From their new Micro-Fleece line, I got the Owl Leaves print.  It's green with white leaves, and has an OMG HOW ADORABLE! owl on the front. 

Kaya is definitely a kicker - and if I try to swaddle her, the blanket is off somewhere in the corner of her crib within a matter of minutes.  The SleepSack keeps her snug and warm, all the way through the night.  

My favorite parts?  The zipper is upside down, which makes for much easier diaper changes in the middle of the night.  The Micro Fleece is super-soft, making those late night feedings even more snuggly.

Look at that happy face!  Definitely Kaya-Approved!

I love that the SleepSack is sleeveless, to help prevent overheating.  For bedtime I just dress her in a onesie and the SleepSack, and know that she is comfortable and warm.  No more worrying about her blanket covering her face, and no more screaming from her in the middle of the night because she's wrapped herself up by rolling and cant get out.

I have to say,. I would definitely recommend the HALO SleepSack for your little ones!

And not only is HALO making innovative products to help reduce SIDS, they also have a great campaign going on for SIDS Awareness Month:

During the month of October, HALO will donate $1 to SIDS Awareness for every new Facebook “like”.

HALO Innovation’s SleepSack® wearable blankets have become the standard for hospital nurseries and parents alike. In fact, 1,000 hospital nurseries use the HALO SleepSack Swaddle instead of blankets through the HALO Safer Way to Sleep Initiative. HALO Innovations also offers free Safe Sleep Practices kits to childbirth educators to help further the cause of SIDS prevention.

You can find the SleepSacks at www.halosleep.com and connect with them on their social media sites facebook, twitter and pinterest.



Disclaimer:  I received the aforementioned product in return for an honest review, but was not compensated for this post in any other way.  The opinions stated above are all my own.