Preventing cot death. Is that possible?
SIDS – the unexpected death of a healthy baby during sleep – remains every parent's worst nightmare. Although the number of cases is low, every baby is one too many. Fortunately, with the right choices and tools, you can significantly reduce the risk of SIDS.
Here you can read the most important safe sleep tips according to the JGZ guidelines, plus how Snoozzz products contribute to a safe sleep environment.
Lay your baby on their back
Sleeping on your back is the safest sleeping position. Sleeping on your stomach or side increases the risk because the airway can be obstructed.
👉 The Snoozzz Sleep Wrap ensures that your baby stays comfortably on their back and cannot roll over. Does your child have a preferred position or is at risk of a flat head? Then you can also let your baby sleep safely on their side with the Sleep Wrap.
This way, you don't have to worry at night about whether your baby has turned.
Sleep wrap
A safe wrap made of 100% cotton in which your baby lies safely on their back or side in bed without the danger of rolling over, slipping under the covers, or wandering all over the bed.
View the Sleep Wrap here
Keep the bed empty
A safe baby bed is empty. No loose blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, or nests. The emptier the bed, the safer your baby can breathe.
👉 Thanks to the Sleep Wrap, loose blankets are unnecessary, and your baby stays warm, safe, and secure without anything being able to shift.
Remember: anything that is not in the crib cannot pose a danger.
Choose a firm, ventilated mattress
A soft or sagging mattress increases the risk because a baby can sink in. Firm and flat is the norm.
👉It Snoozzz Baby Mattress is specially developed for safety: sturdy, breathable, and hypoallergenic. This way, you can be sure that your baby is lying stably and healthily.
The mattress forms the basis of a safe sleeping environment – never skimp on it.
Watch out for heat
Babies overheat more quickly than adults. The ideal room temperature is 16–19 degrees. Do not use hot water bottles, electric blankets, or hats while sleeping.
👉 Tip: always feel the back of your baby's neck to check if he is not too warm. The Snoozzz Baby Mattress helps dissipate heat effectively.
Overheating is one of the most underestimated risk factors.
Sleeping together: preferably not
For the first six months, your baby sleeps safest in their own cradle or crib, in your room. Sharing a bed increases the risk of suffocation or overheating.
👉 Twins: Babies sleep together in the womb. With the Snoozzz Sleep Wrap They can also safely lie together in a crib because they are restrained and do not roll towards each other.
This way, you combine the feeling of security with safety, just like in the womb.
Childcare
Research shows that the risk is greater in childcare than at home. New smells, sounds, and routines can cause stress and disrupt sleep.
👉 Bring your own Sleep Wrap or make sure there is one ready at the daycare. This way, your baby stays in a familiar position and feels safer.
Consistency in sleep habits is key – both at home and at childcare.
Extra protection
Breastfeeding lowers the risk of SIDS and helps babies wake up more quickly to stimuli. Using a pacifier during naps also has a protective effect. Only start doing this once breastfeeding is well established.
Additionally, never give sleep-inducing remedies such as cough syrup without consulting a doctor.
Tip: Small choices – such as a pacifier or a smoke-free environment – together make a big difference.
Conclusion
Sleeping safely starts with the right habits: sleeping on your back, an empty bed, a firm mattress, the right temperature, and a smoke-free environment.
And with the right tools, you make it even safer and easier:
Snoozzz Baby Mattresss – sturdy, breathable and hypoallergenic
Snoozzz Sleep Wrap – keeps your baby safe on their back or side, without loose blankets
At Snoozzz, we have specially developed our products to offer babies safety and security and to give parents peace of mind. When you choose Snoozzz, you know you are choosing a safe and trusted sleeping environment. ❤️
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