How should I cover my baby at night?
⚡ Short answer: The most important rule for safe nighttime sleep: **no loose blankets, quilts, bumpers, pillows, or toys should be in your baby's bed.**
Anonymous
bir anne · Sleep
I want my baby to stay warm at night but not suffocate. What's the safest way to cover them?
Maiyko AI ADVISOR
The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
The most important rule for safe nighttime sleep: no loose blankets, quilts, bumpers, pillows, or toys should be in your baby's bed. All of these increase the risk of suffocation and Sudden Infant Death.
The safest method is this:
- Dress your baby in a sleep sack (wearable sleep bag). In the appropriate weight for the season (0.5 TOG for summer, 2.5 TOG for winter), a sleep sack meets warmth needs. Arms are out but the body is wrapped.
- Keep room temperature between 20-22°C.
- If no sleep sack, wrap your baby's legs and torso in a thin cotton blanket up to armpit level—tuck the blanket ends firmly under the mattress so it can't come up over the head. But the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the sleep sack as the safest choice.
- Your baby's head should always be uncovered; sleeping with a hat because an exposed head releases body heat and prevents overheating.
Check: touch the back of your baby's neck—if it's warm but not sweaty, the temperature is right. If sweaty or cold, add/remove a layer.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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