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sleeping on wool (question)

goodgalpalgoodgalpal member
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I had thought that sleeping on wool was a GOOD thing, soothing, warm in winter, wicking/cool in summer....

But my SIL told me she would never let her son sleep on a wool pad/sheepskin (www.snugglewool.com) because there is some sort of bacteria in the wool that can cause problems in the baby.

Has anyone else heard this before?

What do you think about babies sleeping on/with wool (blankets, pads)?

Any links are also appreciated...

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  • *speedracer**speedracer* member
    i'm thinking that washing it would take care of any bacteria that might be present on it.  i just did a quickie google search and nothing obvious came up.  i've never really thought about sleeping on wool, cotton/flannel seems easier to care for and cheaper to buy. 
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    I had thought that sleeping on wool was a GOOD thing, soothing, warm in winter, wicking/cool in summer....

    But my SIL told me she would never let her son sleep on a wool pad/sheepskin (www.snugglewool.com) because there is some sort of bacteria in the wool that can cause problems in the baby.

    Has anyone else heard this before?

    What do you think about babies sleeping on/with wool (blankets, pads)?

    Any links are also appreciated...

    I've heard of this, but i *think* it's in regards to sheep skin blankets.  Google SIDS and  New Zealand and Dr. Sprott.  You'll find a lot of info and studies done in New Sealand about SIDS.  This is the reason we have wrapped our crib mattress. 

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  • goodgalpalgoodgalpal member

    ok, SIL sent these links... what do you think?

    https://www.stopsidsnow.com/Sheepskins.html

    https://www.pnc.com.au/~cafmr/sprott/sheepskn.html

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  • goodgalpalgoodgalpal member

    Ok- I am thinking that because the product I'm talking about is not actually animal SKIN that it would be ok. It is a sliver knit wool on to poly backing, which makes it a wool pile....

    If anyone knows if I'm thinking right or not I'd really appreciate it!!!

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  • smurfetteinredsmurfetteinred
    You are correct. Sheepskins and wool do not equal the same thing. There is a reason all of these studies are from new zealand. They are a huge sheep farming area and sheepskin bedding was very common there - thus all the warnings about it. But wool bedding is perfectly safe.
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