Babies aren't supposed to have anything soft in their cribs, including quilts and bumpers. It's to prevent deaths from SIDS. Some babies (very few, but no one wants to be "the one" ) have suffocated because of soft bedding and toys left in their cribs. Deaths have dropped dramatically since educational initiatives began to educate new parents. My son has a lot of baby quilts, but we use them for tummy time and play mats, rather than in his crib. His pediatrician says that it's ok to give him bedding when he's old enough and capable enough to move out of his crib. Until then, babies should be dressed more warmly, if need be, or wear one of the wearable blankets or sleep sacks on the market.
HTH!
Originally Posted by joyce blint
Originally Posted by quilt1950
I used primary colors for my grandsons, and at 6 1/2, the quilts are still in use. With the new 'sleep guidelines' quilts can't be used with small infants. These quilts were decorations until the boys were in toddler beds.
What is this about "sleep guidelines" and quilts??