Do the plush sides create a suffocation risk (specifically for a 13 month old)?
1355280
In my opinion they don't especially not for a 13 month old but I am not a safety expert (that said my 3 children are still alive and well :) ). I am definitely happy with the purchase and other people who have seen it were really impressed by it.
1355281
I'm not a safety expert. I used this for overnights for my grandson, starting when he was 2. My other grandson is 18 months old, and I use a pack n play for him.
1355282
I don't think so but you'd know better if your kiddo is a nuzzler. It's not a concern for us for I'm not sure I would have trusted a 13 mo old to use this as their sleeping arrangement unless I was in the same room as them.
56705
I used mine for my 4-6mo old and let him face out. It worked well for a while but he was a big boy so he was sweaty and didn't like being confined to my chest (but that was with all wraps-k'tan, ergo, etc) after a certain amount of time. It's nice for temporary hands free moments but my back was sore after longer periods of time (but he was 15lbs at 3mo)
1362445
there are some small parts, for most children there should be low risk of choke hazards. younger children may require some help building it or putting it back together during play.
647583
Mine was & did. My child was in the front zip vest & it kept moving up, under the chin. It was very uncomfortable & my child complained the entire time. This fixed the problem. No complaints & great boyancy.
137251
I would be concerned about the remote possibility of choking. It should fit snugly so it doesn't slip out. I did not mold mine correctly the first time and it never did fit tightly. As an over cautious parent, I would not purchase this for a 12 year old.
725552
You can put the bamboo side against the baby's skin...just not the microfiber side. These make for a great AI2-style diaper when paired with a cover, and you don't need as many covers this way compared to pockets!
476558
We did not have this experience with our co-sleeper. When the kiddos had respiratory problems we placed a small folded towel under the mattress pad by their head to elevate their upper body. You could try doing something similar on the side that is lower to level it out.
800738
We plan on flipping it when we convert to a toddler bed... perhaps around 15 months. I imagine it's mostly just important to have the infant side the 1st year--when SIDS is a higher risk. There isn't a dramatic difference between the two sides.
157922
I bought this when my son was about 6 months and I tried having him sleep on it and he would just roll off of it but he does love the elephant as a stuffed animal and he sleeps with it every night. I imagine it should be perfectly safe to sleep on to answer your question... Hope this was helpful!! Also it came with a really neat and colorful baby cloth ;)
1631063
I don't believe it would be a SIDS risk, but it was way too small for my grandchild, who was just 4 months old when I ordered it. There was no way it could bunch up around the head/neck area, so it would have been good if it were larger.
1473425
I have a dual, and by the time my daughter was 12 months, her use of the infant side made it actually softer than the toddler side. So now our next baby gets to use the toddler side for better firmness.
2269478
The mattress is about an inch, I think - smooth but not soft. I would not think there were any risks to infants.
2028727
No , I would make sure you had some kind of safety belt attached as they ( babies ) are apt to wiggle ! My daughter was stable and reasoned with enough by the age of 2 but before that I would use a safety belt
882775
9 months old is WAY too young--using a pillow in such a young baby would increase the risk of SIDS/suffocation. Wait until your baby is at least standing/walking independently, but ideally until 2 years old.
1194239
No, its not for my 7 month old. The Snuza was absolutely fabulous when my tummy sleeper was very young, but now that she can move around it falls off quickly and sounds false alarms. I havent been able to use it since she was about 4 1/2 months old. I would look into an Angle Care if you're still concerned.
1324056
You should most likely ask your pediatrician. I would say it's okay once the baby is able to support themselves in a sitting position.
1291174
I doubt it. At 3 months, or any months, the suit is pretty "marshmallow puffy" so it restricts movement. It's a transition from swaddling, and keep babies warm.