When is it safe to use a blanket in the crib?
⚡ Short answer: Before 12 months, soft objects like blankets, quilts, pillows, and bumpers should not be placed in babies' beds.
Anonymous
bir anne · Sleep
I want to cover my baby with a blanket so they don't get cold, but I've heard about suffocation risk—after how many months is a blanket safe?
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Your concern about suffocation is very valid—before 12 months, soft objects like blankets, quilts, pillows, and bumpers should not be placed in babies' beds due to the risk of suffocation and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Both the AAP and the Turkish Ministry of Health support this age limit.
After 12 months, when your baby has the motor skills to roll away from objects and push blankets away from their face, a thin, light, and breathable blanket (sized so it doesn't reach past your baby's head) may be considered. However, even then, a sleep sack is a much safer alternative to a blanket or quilt, since it won't slip and won't cover the face.
In short: Before 12 months—no blankets; after 12 months—preferably a sleep sack, but if you do use a blanket, it should be thin, small, and tucked under the mattress below your baby's chest.
⚕️ 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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