What is a TOG Value? How Should I Dress my Baby for Sleep?
As a parent, you want baby to be as cozy and comfy as possible, especially while sleeping. When looking at blankets and sleepwear you may have noticed the word TOG on various baby sleep garments items.So, what does TOG mean? TOG is a unit of measure of thermal insulation used in the textile trade. The British [...]
AAP Guidelines on Safe Sleep and How You Can Start Practicing
In October, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released updated guidelines for infant safe sleep. The AAP suggests that a safe sleep environment can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The guidelines recommend safe sleep practices that can be implemented by all parents and caregivers to reduce the risk of sleep-related [...]
When It's Time to Stop Swaddling & How to Make the Transition Easier
Swaddling can be a parent's favorite tool to help calm their baby into a restful nights sleep. But unfortunately swaddling comes with an expiration date. Most parents wonder the best way to identify when baby should discontinue swaddling, and we're here to help! First and foremost, it is important to note that every baby is different. [...]
How to Implement a Safe Sleep Modeling Program in Your Hospital
As part of our ongoing commitment to making it easier for families and healthcare professionals to follow the AAP guidelines on safe sleep, the HALO Safe Sleep Modeling In-Hospital Program replaces the traditional blankets in your well-baby nursery and NICU with a FREE supply of HALO® SleepSack® swaddle wearable blankets. Our FREE In-Hospital Program includes: [...]
How to Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep for You & Your Newborn
Getting a good night's sleep with a newborn sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it? While all babies are different and some sleep better than others, sleep deprivation is real and it can make you do crazy things! Here are some tips to help ensure you and your little one both get some good zzzz’s. Keep [...]