Overheating from excessive clothing or blankets and high room temperature are associated with increased SIDS risk. Because there are no safety regulations for these products, they could be made with heavy/thick materials that can increase the risk of overheating.Risk is also very high for babies who are swaddled and placed on or roll onto their stomachs. That risk is very high for babies who are used to sleeping on their back but who are placed onto their stomachs for sleep. Sleeping on the stomach carries the highest risk of SIDS. If a baby rolls over during sleep, the added weight could make it more difficult for them to roll onto their back again.This is because weighted swaddles and blankets are a new type of product, and more needs to be learned about them.

There are also no studies that examine how using these products may affect the risk of sleep-related death. There are currently no safety standards for weighted swaddles and blankets beyond the general rules for children’s products (such as limiting lead content and reducing the likelihood of catching fire).There are no studies showing that it is safe to put any weight on baby’s chest. Adding weight could make it harder for a baby to expand their chest and breathe properly. Based on what we know about infant health, SIDS, and sleep-related infant deaths, weighted blankets and swaddles could cause harm.Īll parents and caregivers should consider the following: There is not enough evidence that weighted blankets and swaddles are safe to use for babies.

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