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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Babies Should Be at Least 1 Year Old
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that parents wait until their baby is at least 12 months of age before they put bedding in the child's crib. After babies reach this age, they can roll over and they are more dexterous. These skills allow a baby to move blankets away from his face, so he does not suffocate.
On the Other: Babies Can Be Swaddled or Tucked
When you have your baby in the hospital, they swaddle her in a blanket even when the baby is in her bassinet. Swaddling helps a baby feel more secure and prevents her from startling herself awake. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) also suggests that parents can use thin baby blankets if they tuck them securely under the sides and foot of the crib mattress and only cover their baby from the waist down.
Bottom Line
It is best to not use a baby blanket blanket in the crib if you don't have to. That said, if your baby needs to be wrapped to feel secure or you cannot make him warm enough without a baby blanket in the crib, make sure you follow all safety guidelines outlined by the CPSC and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Source:
Baby Center: When Can My Baby Sleep With a Blanket? Expert Answers
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