Many types of products are available to help your baby sleep and keep your baby warm. Some products are sold as:

• sleep sacks
• swaddling sacks
• swaddle blankets
• wearable blankets
• or baby sleeping bags.

Not all products are safe choices for your baby. Some designs can put your baby at risk of choking, suffocating or overheating.

If you choose to use sleep sacks or other sleeping products, look for ones that:

• do not have drawstrings, ribbons, cords or tight elastic
• do not have buttons, snaps or decorations which could become loose and cause choking
• do not have a hood, collar, or wrap near the face that could cover baby’s mouth and nose
• meet children’s sleepwear flammability guidelines (Check the label).
• are made from lightweight fabric
• fit properly

The product should:

• be snug around the upper body so that baby is unable to wiggle out of the sack
• not be tight around baby’s chest. You should be able to get two or three fingers between baby’s chest and the sack
• be loose around the hips. Your baby’s legs and hips should bend and move comfortably.

Always follow the manufacturer’s age, weight and length recommendations, and safety precautions.

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