Cot Linen

[Lulu]

Its a good idea to just buy single flat sheets, fold them in half for the cot and you can use them when they are eventually in a big bed.

[childondaway]

You can buy sleeping bags from target for approx $25.00

[JellyBean]

Definitely flannelette sheets for winter - they don't have that 'cold to touch' sensation that the conventional cotton sheets do, but they are still cotton so you know they breathe. This is mainly important for the bottom sheet - and, as for top sheets, I have found that the only blankets worth getting are those that bubs is actually wearing. No matter what I layed on my DS last winter - he managed to wriggle his way out of it all and would wake up crying from the cold.
I invested in an organic double-lined cotton sleeping bag - it was the best buy I have made for him! Saved us having to get up numerous times during the night to put the blankets back on. A sleeping bag/sleeping suit ensures that bub will stay warm, and there is no risk of them getting stuck under the blankets. Just make sure you invest in a good one which is made out of 100% natural fibres (cotton, wool, hemp etc), rather than the cheap synthetic ones available in many stores - as the polyester fibres do not breath and can cause bub to overheat. This is especially important in the first few months. You will need at least 2 of them.
Websites such as ecobabe, ecochild, natures child and natures cradle are good places to start!!! They also sell organic cotton sheet sets so you know the fabric has not been treated with chemical dyes.

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[Taurean]

I'll deifnitely be using the Grobags with Tarko. So many friends have raved about Grobags (or similar bags) as they have made a huge, positive difference to their babies sleep cycles - their babies sleep so much better!

They also have the Grobag Egg which is a thermometer which changes colour (so it doubles as soft lighting) and the colour indicates what temperature bub's room is. At a glance, you can quickly determine what temperature bub's room is and adjust the temperature and or their Grobag/bedding as necessary.

From what I've seen, they're well worth the money. The Grobag website has loads of info if you're interested.

[Lulu]

They also have the Grobag Egg which is a thermometer which changes colour (so it doubles as soft lighting) and the colour indicates what temperature bub's room is. At a glance, you can quickly determine what temperature bub's room is and adjust the temperature and or their Grobag/bedding as necessary.

What a great idea, I wish I had one when mine were babies.

[Taurean]

What a great idea, I wish I had one when mine were babies.

I know! I was very excited to discover these little Eggs!

[rach2281]

Hi ladies,

Ok so my beautiful princess was taken due to SIDS. So im here advising all the recent knowledge i have now learned.

Well SIDS actually recommends that you stop wrapping baby as soon as they wriggle ther little bodies around. And only ever use muslin or breathable wraps, no blanket wraps.

Now as for sheets, grobags all the way girls!!! I will be getting grobags and the egg this time, and only use a bottom fitted sheet plus a new mattress for my cradle, and many other items ive now come across.
Lilli didn't have any blankets or sheets on her when she passed, but i did use them I have now meet mums that there precious baby's have passed because they got tangled in their sheets, yes it really does happen. The tog rated sleeping bags are the best, as it doesn't let baby get to overheated, as this is one of the things that can cause SIDS. If you do happen to purchace a grobag brand, a % goes back to SIDS for research. I will be buying all levels, with at least 2 each of them. I will buy a few brand new, but also pick a couple up on ebay.

Lilli's case is going to the coroners court, as they wish to use her case to push SIDS education.

Please mummies, remember the safety of your little ones,

Racheal

[Taurean]

Well done and thanks for sharing your thoughts Rach. You've made a few very important points - at the end of the day, your baby's health is most important so consider all SIDS risks when purchasing linen for your precious bundle.

This is also the reason why Grobags are a bit pricey - they aren't just a sleeping bag, a lot of research has gone into developing the safest sleeping bag possible for our babies. I'm so in love with the Eggs too - genius

[Livinthedream]

We just put Mr 3 weeks in a sleeping bag (polar fleece from target, 20 bucks) 2 nights ago and OMG, the difference in sleep, so much more settled and feeding so easy, cause he doesnt get cold taking him out of bed. Bugger the blankies, they just seem to kick em off if they are not wrapped.