Did you know about that several babies die every year due to SIDS? Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is usually caused due to bad sleeping habits in children. The Academy of Pediatrics has stated that infants are subject to re-breathing when a blanket comes over their head. If they are in bad sleeping positions where they cannot move their heads, then they are more prone to re-breathing and thus fall prey to SIDS.

But you do not have to panic about SIDS. All you have to do is take care that your baby is in a good position while sleeping, such that their hands and legs are not subject to movement in sleep. If they cannot move their legs in sleep then there are less chances of the baby turning over their stomach and being subject to re-breathing. Also, with their hands in proper position they cannot move blankets or sheets over their head in sleep which usually increases the risk of SIDS.

Thus, doctors usually suggest that you buy a sleeping bag for your baby, so that your baby is comfortable and also in the right sleeping position throughout the night. But even baby bags need to be selected carefully, because babies are extremely sensitive and delicate and thus need proper comfort to sleep properly. Also you must have the baby bag exactly fit in size to your baby, because in case it is big, then your baby might tend to slide into it thus increasing the chances of suffocation or re-breathing. On the other hand if the bag is smaller than the baby then they can easily move their hands and body in sleep to change postures which is again dangerous.

Therefore you must keep note of certain facts while buying baby bags –

• Material – This is the most important aspect you should look into while buying a baby bag for your baby. As said before, babies have very sensitive skin prone to allergies and rashes due to minor causes. Thus, synthetic or rough materials can cause harm to your baby’s skin. Most cheap baby bags that are available in the market are made of polyester, which is known to cause allergies in babies in most cases. Thus, go for a good quality material that is cozy as well as comfortable for your baby.

• Stuffed baby bags – Some baby bags are have an extra layer of cotton stuffing to keep the babies warm on winter nights. While this is perfect for the baby during winter, it may be excessively warm if used in summer as well. So, keep note that you must change baby bags according to the seasons for the baby’s comfort.

• Fit – You must take your baby’s size along with you while going to shop for the baby sleeping bags. This is because it is very necessary that your baby fits into the bag nicely so that there is no scope of changing positions in sleep. You can go for branded baby bags as they provide the perfect fit in all sizes. Maybe you will have to shell out some extra dollars on these branded bags, but this is a very small cost for your baby nursery bedding to ensure well-being and sound sleep.