Infant heating blankets/mattresses?

[Disneyland1084]

Does anyone know if there's infant heating blankets and mattresses? Now that winter's here I want to make sure my daughter is warm all night. I leave the heat on and I don't care about the bill, I'm just afraid she still won't be warm enough.

 

[Jenn Lynn]

I did layers with my kids. Onsie under the sleeper and socks.

How old is your baby? Blankets make me nervous as they can get tangled up in them and not able to get out. My Nephew did it at 10 months.

 

[FreshTressa]

With the heat on, a blanket sleeper with a onesie like Jenn said should be fine.

I would worry the baby would get too hot if you did more than this.

 

[Disneyland1084]

I did layers with my kids. Onsie under the sleeper and socks.

How old is your baby? Blankets make me nervous as they can get tangled up in them and not able to get out. My Nephew did it at 10 months.

My baby is 6 months old now. I know what you mean about the blankets. I guess doing layers is the best. I just hope it's enough.

 

[HeatherH]

Do you mean something ELECTRIC? NO, that is not safe with an infant.

Most infants are NOT as cold as parents think they are. A nice, soft, footed sleeper, the thick kind, along with a thermostat temp set at 68 degrees, should be FINE for babies. Put a lightweight, breathable blanket on as well if it is really cold. Don't put soft, fluffy bedding or pillows with an infant...all are associated with SIDS.

Honestly, most parents OVERDRESS their infants (been there, done that) so as long as you have the heat set a a reasonable temp and the baby in a heavy, footed sleeper...she will be fine.

 

[janette]

I'd be leary of using heated blankets, infants tend to be warmer naturally. I'd go with layers and a heavy sleeper outfit for colder days. They should keep very warm but not have the excess in the blankets.

 

[Maggi May]

We really liked using the Halo sleepsack. They're not cheap, but were perfect for keeping our little guy warm without getting tangled up on blankets or throwing them off. Definitely one of our favorite kid products.

Here's their website :
Halo

 

[LiLIrishChick63]

heating blankets/pads are really not recommended for infants. they can't control the settings like you can. if they get to hot there's no way of really telling until it's too late.

i think everyone here gave really good advice. put 'em in a onsie and put some regular blankets on them and set the thermostat at around 68 or so. they'll be fine.

 

[golfgal]

Babies also don't sleep as well if they are too warm. If your house is at 68 and the baby has a onesie and a sleeper she will be just fine.

 

[noodleknitter]

What they said. Heat at 65-70, a onesie and a sleeper. Baby will be warm and toasty. Honest.

 

[Banshee]

We really liked using the Halo sleepsack. They're not cheap, but were perfect for keeping our little guy warm without getting tangled up on blankets or throwing them off. Definitely one of our favorite kid products.

Here's their website :
Halo

Yes!! Halo sleep sack you can even by them at "babiesrus" if you have one near you. SIDS can also happen when a baby is too warm.

 

[Frantasmic]

Babies cannot regulate their body temperatures as well as adults. They cannot push a blanket away if they are too hot. For this reason, it isn't recommended to use any type of heating device in a crib.

Like someone said, a footed sleeper and a baby comforter should suffice.

 

[dcgrumpy]

You should never "overheat" a baby. It's funny when I go to the pediatrician's office you can always tell the new parents. They come in with babies that look like they're about to climb Mt Everest .

a onesie, sleeper and sleeper sack are more than enough. I live in a drafty old 100yo house and that's all I ever used.

and no matter what my FIL thinks it's perfectly normal for their hands and feet to cold all the time.

eta
blankets aren't recommended until they reach a year

 

[Luv'sTink]

I dont think it is a good idea to over heat an infant. Blanket sleepers should work fine.

 

[DisneyBlonde]

I also don't recommend an electric blanket for a baby or making the baby too warm. Layers of light baby blankets work best.

 

[lil mermaid]

You should NEVER use an electric blanket with an infant! Overheating is one of the leading risk factors for SIDS. I'd watch it with the loose blankets too - invest in a couple of the HALO sleepsacks, they are great. Here are some safe sleep tips from the SIDS alliance.

Important Safe Sleeping Tips!
Revised August 2006


Providing a safe sleep environment is the single most important step you can take to reduce your baby’s risk of SIDS, suffocation and accidental infant deaths. Take time during your pregnancy to learn all you can about providing a safe sleep environment for your precious bundle!

Safe Sleep Tip #1 - Back is best! Placing your baby on his or her back is the only sleep position recommended for babies. Side and stomach positions are not safe alternatives.

Safe Sleep Tip #2 - Where should my baby sleep? For at least the first six months, your baby’s crib or other separate sleep surface should be placed in your room, near where you sleep. Research shows that being in close proximity to your baby during sleep can greatly reduce the risk of SIDS.

Safe Sleep Tip #3 - The safest sleep area is a crib that meets current safety standards! The mattress should be firm and fit snuggly in the crib. For parents looking for safe alternatives to a crib for their sleeping baby, such as a bassinet, cradle or co-sleeper, please contact First Candle at 800.221.7437. Visit www.cpsc.gov for important guidelines on cribs and other infant products.

Safe Sleep Tip #4 - What about sharing a sleep surface? Remember, adult beds, sofas and chairs are not safe for sleeping babies and can greatly increase the risk of SIDS, suffocation and accidental infant deaths. Bring baby into your bed to feed and bond, but when its time for sleep, place your baby alongside your bed in his or her own separate, safe sleep area.

Safe Sleep Tip #5 - Be wary of soft bedding and blankets! Anything loose, soft or fluffy in your baby’s sleep area can be dangerous. Take care to remove pillows, blankets, sheepskins, soft or pillow-like bumpers, stuffed toys and other soft objects from your baby’s sleep area when placing them down for nap and nighttime sleeps.

Safe Sleep Tip #6 - Keep your baby warm and safe during sleep! Loose blankets in your baby’s sleep area can be dangerous. Consider using a wearable blanket or other type sleeper to keep your baby warm and safe.

Safe Sleep Tip #7 - Never put your baby to sleep on top of any soft surface! This includes adult beds, waterbeds, comforters, sheepskins, pillows or cushions.

Safe Sleep Tip #8 - Pacifiers can further reduce the risk of SIDS! Experts recommend giving your baby a pacifier when placing them down for ALL sleep periods. By following the First Candle Guidelines for Pacifier Use, parents and caregivers can avoid concerns about breastfeeding challenges and long-term dental complications.

Safe Sleep Tip #9 - You will want to take care not to overheat your baby. Overheating is considered to be a leading risk factor for SIDS. Be sure that you don’t overheat your baby with too much clothing or too warm of room temperature. When bringing baby in from the cold, remember to remove outwear and any other coverings immediately, and do not use blankets or other coverings as a sun or weather screen.

Safe Sleep Tip #10 - Educate everyone that cares for your baby about these safe sleep tips!

 

[va32h]

My doctor told me that it is perfectly norma. for babies' hands and feet to feel cool or even cold, even if the baby is perfectly warm and comfortable. Something about their circulatory systems not being fully mature.

OP, according to your profile, you live in Nevada. Unless you live in a tent on top of Mount Charleston, it will never be cold enough in Nevada for your baby to freeze to death.

I would never, ever, put any kind of electrical device in a baby's crib overnight.

 

[slo]

In the winter I would put my girls in socks, onesie, pajamas, and then right when they got into the crib, a blanket sleeper (this was their blanket to me). Then in the morning, I would take them out of the blanket sleeper and keep them in the PJ's. I would even put them in the blanket sleeper during nap time.

 

[Deb in IA]

NO electric blankets!!

NO quilts!!

NO pillows!!

NO big fluffy stuffed animals!!

NO bumper pads!!


All can be associated with SIDS. Overheating is another risk factor for SIDS.

 

[princesspumpkin]

I'm not sure, but I would think that a heated blanket for a baby might be a bigger risk for SIDS (overheating, etc.)