To answer your questions, the
American Academy of
Pediatrics suggests that nothing soft be in a child's crib, meaning quilt, blanket, bumper pads, stuffed animals, etc. Any parent should check with his or her pediatrician with specific questions. Both suffocation and overheating can be dangers for babies.
As for flammability, some battings are available that are coated with flame-retardant chemicals. However, these same chemicals are highly toxic and widely recognized as some of the most dangerous to which our children are exposed. Parents need to make the determination between whether they are more worried about fire or toxic chemicals. However, since the quilt shouldn't be in bed with the child anyway (as per your first question), I always go for the non-flame retardant batting. Also, polyester will melt in a fire, so I always go with all-cotton batting.
Originally Posted by Sandygirl
I once heard that you should not put a quilt on a baby. If the quilt is too heavy, it may do harm. Does anyone have any idea of what this means? I am assuming that if the baby is not able to turn itself over,etc it may be too restricted in their movement?? (suffocate? heaven forbid!).
I also worry about flamability (sic) of baby quilts.
A friend wants me to make a quilt for her new grandchild that is due in late fall. I just want to make sure she understands the relationship of the age of the baby and a quilt.
anyone?
sandy