While genetics play an important role in the health of the baby, parental care and precautions form a major portion of all risks - prenatally as well after the baby is born. Prenatal risks include alcohol abuse, smoking (direct as well as passive), recreational drugs and frequent pregnancies. Postnatal risk factors are almost all related to inadequate parental care like failure to breastfeed, where and how you put your baby to sleep and your choice of the baby’s crib, clothing and bedding.

As your baby grows into a toddler, you will need to take precautions continuously. While you will not be breastfeeding your toddler, you will still have to ensure that he sleeps on his back rather than face down. The same applies to paying attention to maintain your toddler’s body temperature.

Young children lose body heat very quickly and parents have to attend to that aspect differently during sleep time and waking hours. Wearable blankets are becoming increasingly popular to manage this need in colder environments. A sleeping sack protects babies from turning from back to front during sleep and also keeps the blanket from covering the face. This can avoid the re-breathing of carbon dioxide that many children tend to do if the face is covered. A toddler wearable blanket serves the same purpose during sleep time and as well as waking hours.  The basic idea behind a wearable blanket is that your toddler does not get entangled or suffocated in it.

Buying bedding accessories for your toddler’s nursery can be fun. When buying a wearable blanket, ensure that the length is just right and keep it short. Before actually making a purchase, check out a website for crib comforters and quilts where you will find pictures and detailed information about different fabrics, styles and patterns of wearable toddler blankets. You may want one that covers the feet as well. You will find lots of options that probably you did not have in mind before you visited the website. A down crib comforter, for example, can be a better option than a blanket.

Pay special attention to the fabric. It is recommended that you choose organically produced beddings and blankets. Using organic products is not only the ‘in’ thing these days, but it is also beneficial for your child’s health and growth. Synthetic fabrics simply appear soft but do not ‘breathe’ and are potentially harmful. While choosing organic fabrics, natural fibers like cotton or wool are the best as they can meet the demanding standards of baby safety. Simply ensure that you are buying a trusted label.

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudden_infant_death_syndrome
http://www.articlesources.com/articles/show.php?id=9409   

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