What age can babies sleep with a blanket?

Question

My baby is growing fast, and the weather is getting colder. I want to give him a blanket, but I'm worried about safety. At what age can babies safely sleep with a blanket?

Pooja Banerjee · Accepted Answer

I got so scared when my mother-in-law put a heavy quilt over my 3-month-old during winter, I literally snatched it away! Later, my doctor reassured me that after 12 months, their motor skills are developed enough that a light blanket is perfectly safe. Until then, sleeping sacks are best.

Amit Deshmukh · Answer

As parents, we want them cozy, but loose bedding is a hazard. I used to go for brisk walks to clear my head because of baby sleep stress. For safety, wait until they are at least 12 months old before introducing a blanket.

Ramanathan Iyer · Answer

My kids are grown up now, but I still remember freezing in the winter because we were too scared to put a blanket on them before they turned one. Just dress them in warm onesies or sleeping sacks, it saves you the constant midnight anxiety!

Sarla Devi · Answer

In our days we used thin cotton mulmul sheets, but pediatricians now advise keeping the crib completely empty of blankets till the baby is 1 year old to avoid any breathing blocks. Listen to the modern doctors, they know best about baby safety.

Karan Johar · Answer

Do not use blankets before 12 months due to suffocation risks. If your room is cold, use wearable blankets or sleep sacks that zip up. They can't kick them over their face, which keeps them both warm and completely safe.

Amina Khatun · Answer

It is generally safest to wait until the baby is at least one year old before placing any loose blankets or pillows in their crib. Wishing you and your little baby peaceful nights.

What age can babies sleep with a blanket?

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