With SIDS becoming a much talked about issue, parents are now more aware of the risks that blankets and sheets pose to infants and toddlers. There are risks associated with anything that lies loose in the crib. This could be a blanket or a loose sheet that can potentially be moved over the head during sleep. A covered head can cause suffocation and re-breathing, both of which are hazardous for the health of your baby. This, more than anything else, has been the reason behind the popularity of sleepsacks for keeping children warm.

Probably the most accepted recommendation is that infants sleep on their backs. Additional care should be taken that there are no heavy covers in the crib while the baby is sleeping. At the same time, what you buy for your baby requires special attention, as newborns and toddlers are more vulnerable to environmental hazards. Children are potentially at a higher risk from exposure to chemicals in their bedding and clothing. A cotton sleepsack is a type of blanket that babies can wear. It eliminates the risk posed by loose blankets and yet, keeps the baby warm. If it is made from organic materials it will also prevent the risk of exposure to harmful emission that synthetic materials give out.

Organic sleepsacks come in different styles and sizes. If the climate in your region is relatively cold, you can choose a sleepsack that is quilted or filled with certified organic cotton. A sleepsack can also be worn over normal clothes, which makes it easy to manage variation in temperatures.

It needs to be kept in mind that even cotton, which we normally presume as a natural product, is treated with chemicals to produce a wrinkle-free cotton fabric. The need for freeing ourselves and especially our children from hazards posed by formaldehyde exposure is important for the proper development of our children. If you are a concerned mother and also an environmentalist, ensure that you buy a sleepsack that is made from untreated cotton fabric.

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