October 2015 Moms
myrumam
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What to buy to sleep in???
myrumam
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For the first couple months we won't have a nursery. Which means no room for crib. I also want her to sleep in my room for the first few months anyways. I'm not too sure about a co-sleeper... I was thinking a basic bassinet but then I seen something about a rock n play?? FTM and I'm lost... help!
Re: What to buy to sleep in???
We are using a cradle in our room, until we transition to a crib.
We used a rock n play with DD, and she would never ever sleep in a crib or pack n play because the rock n play made her feel snuggled and held. I think it contributed to her sleeping issues.
So we won't even purchase one this go around.
That said, we'll have the RNP and the Pack N Play bassinet as options before moving to crib down the hall.
Mostly I made my decision though on the fact that the SIDS prevention guidelines instruct that infants sleep on a flat, firm surface with only a sheet on top of it. No blankets or plush items. The Rock N Play simply, objectively does not fit SIDS prevention guidelines. (I decided against using the napper in a fancier Pack N Play for these same reasons.) It is a hammock-like construction. Not flat. It is firm in a way, but only through fabric tension created by the weight of the baby. The material is both not on a flat plane and is more plush than a sheet, posing a suffocation risk, again according to SIDS prevention guidelines. Young infants without head control should not sleep for prolonged periods of time in a reclined or sitting position because they can apparently asphyxiate (unless a doctor instructs otherwise).
I fully accept and believe that the overwhelming majority of babies sleep safely in the Rock N Play, even overnight. There are so many factors that go into safety. However, since I do know the SIDS prevention precautions, I have a hard time choosing to put my child to sleep every night in something that does not meet the criteria.
After I posted that thread about the RnP, I also started reading up on SIDS and sleeping recommendations. I realize that the odds are slim and there's only so much we can control, but it made me paranoid. I also read about toxins emitting from crib mattresses and bedding leading to SIDS, and I changed all of my crib bedding to organic and toxin-free. I never wanted to be one of "those" moms, but if something as simple as what I choose for my baby to sleep in can mean a difference of life and death, I am willing to err on the side of caution.
I'm curious, what mattress did you choose? I have been having a hard time choosing between a mattress that is certified low-emissions (Greenguard Gold certification), one that is made exclusively or mostly with organic interior materials and then has a low emissions waterproof barrier, or a completely organic mattress like the ones made by Naturepedic (hefty price tag there). I don't want to get a mattress, even an organic one, without a waterproof barrier of some kind, because then to protect it from baby leaks my only options seem to be mattress covers with non-organic waterproof barriers like vinyl. What's the point of an organic mattress if it is covered by a non-organic cover that can release chemicals closer to baby? At that rate might as well go back to a conventional mattress!
ETA: the mattress protector can be noisy, but I read that if you put a 100% cotton towel or muslin blanket, etc, under the fitted sheet it will stop any crinkling.