5 Must have sleeping essentials that makes baby fall asleep instantly

When your baby is born into the world, usually parents will want to buy all the sleeping essentials that look cute and adorable, including blankets, pillows, mattresses, or maybe even dolls to decorate the bed. In fact, the need for baby to sleep is actually much simpler than many parents think. There are some items that are often been purchased, but actually are not recommended for use when the baby is sleeping because it can increase the risk of the baby experiencing shortness of breath while sleeping or may experience sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

5 Must have sleeping essentials that makes baby fall asleep instantly

Here are some essential baby bedding that parents need to prepare.

1. Crib

Crib is certainly the most important baby sleeping essentials to have. Experts recommend that babies do not sleep in the same bed with their parents because they are at risk of being rolled over or suffocated by their parents' blankets, sheets, or clothes.

Even so, babies are advised to stay close to their parents. So, if at any time he needs to be breastfed or changed diapers, it will be easier for parents.

When choosing a baby crib and mattress, parents are advised to look for a flat mattress and not too soft but solid. This type of mattress is safer for babies.

Our recommendation: Soho 3-in-1 Convertible Crib

Made in Italy and GREENGUARD Gold Certified, the Soho 3-in-1 Convertible Crib updates a classic open Scandinavian design with mid-century modern lines to complement any room style.

Sturdy inclined legs tuck beneath a strong frame and all four walls allow easy air circulation.

With three mattress positions available, you can easily adjust the bed heights to match your baby’s growth from newborn to toddler (toddler bed and day bed conversion kit sold separately).

2. Crib sheets

Crib sheets for baby mattresses are also important to have and you are advised to provide at least four spares. You see, you can be sure you will often change the sheets due to bedwetting or other ‘accidents’ such as spilled milk.

Choose sheets that are the right size and can fit snugly on the mattress so they don't cause creases that are dangerous for the baby. Babies who sleep on mattresses with multiple sheets are at higher risk of SIDS because the sheets can block their airways.

Our recommendation: Loulou Lollipop Fitted Crib Sheet

Loulou Lollipop crib sheets are so comfy, you’ll wish they were yours. Their muslin sheets are soft, breathable, and easy to clean. Thoughtfully designed to fit all standard crib mattresses, they come in a matching muslin bag that’s ideal for on-the-go and gift-giving.

3. Blanket

Blankets are also important baby sleeping essentials that need to be prepared by parents. The blanket will make the baby comfortable while sleeping. But remember, to buy blankets according to the season, if they are born in summer time, you can consider soft swaddle to replace blanket.

How to put a blanket on the baby while sleeping also needs to be considered. The blanket needs to be fitted properly so that it wraps around the baby's chest and put the baby's hands outside the blanket to keep the blanket from shifting and falling off.

If you're worried about your baby getting cold through the night, consider a wearable blanket instead.

Our recommendation: Loulou Lollipo Lightweight Muslin Sleep Bag

Loulou Lollipop wearable blanket help baby experience a restful night of sleep with our comfy, soft sleep bags. Also known as sleep sacks, they are the perfect solution for fussy sleepers. Available in muslin and Tencel Lyocell knit jersey for temperature regulation.

4. Waterproof mattress protector

Waterproof layer that is usually installed over the baby's mattress in case the baby's diaper leaks while sleeping. That way, the baby's mattress will not get dirty and parents don't need to change the sheets every time when baby pees.

Our recommendation: Ultra Soft Waterproof Bamboo Crib Mattress Protector Pad by Margaux & May

Thoughtfully designed to eliminate the pesky crinkle sound of many mattress pads, our bamboo crib mattress pad is also extra deep—so it won’t be a wrestling match each time you put it on. Best of all, the quilted terry cloth serves the dual purposes of keeping the mattress clean and the baby comfortable.

5. Baby monitors

It is important to have a baby monitor installed if parents cannot accompany the baby continuously while they sleep. For example, parents need to cook, clean the house, take a shower or work while the baby is sleeping. So by installing a baby monitor near the bed, you can do your activities while you still can monitor the baby.

Our recommendation: Nanit Pro Camera

Choosing baby sleeping essentials is actually not difficult. You only need to buy essential items which are actually not hard to get and the prices are affordable. The most important thing is that you know the function and how to use each item properly.