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June 8, 2017

Safe Sleeping with the HALO SleepSack

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Worrying as your baby sleeps does not stop with your first baby, as I quickly learned when we first brought home our newest addition earlier this year. If anything, I was more nervous this second time around, since we already safely made it through the newborn-baby-toddler phases with our first. Now, we had to do it all over again. </div>
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When P was making her debut, the umbilical cord was wrapped tightly around her neck and was having trouble breathing. At the time, no one was telling me what was happening, but I knew something was not right. The nurse would not fully put P on my chest and I was not getting a chance to hold her. After the nurse was able to get P breathing and her body coloring turned a nice pink shade, I was then informed what had happened. Because of this, I feel like I automatically felt more protective of her and more nervous when I put her down. I know that this was not going to cause permanent damage, but it put me on edge for awhile and kept me up many nights. I was constantly checking on her and on her breathing. <i>'Is she okay?' 'Is she breathing?' 'Justin, come check her, please?' </i>Many nights, I slept with my hand on her chest while she slept in her <a href="http://www.halobassinest.com/">Bassinest</a>. But, the one thing that really helped me get through those nights was the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">HALO SleepSack</a>. </div>
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The <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">HALO SleepSack</a> helped keep my mind at ease and helped keep P safe and, oh, so warm! She is a cold little thing, so the fleece <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">HALO SleepSack</a> kept her nice and toasty, but never put her in harms way. We are still using the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">HALO SleepSack</a> as we transition P from the <a href="http://www.halobassinest.com/">Bassinest</a> to her crib and own room, which helps me worry <i>less</i> while she is in there all by herself all.night. long. </div>
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<i>Favorite <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">SleepSack</a> Features</i></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">• The <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">SleepSack</a> is sleeveless to help reduce the risk of overheating. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">• The roomy sack design promotes healthy hip development and is recognized as <i>'hip healthy' </i></span>by <span style="text-align: justify;">the International Hip Dysplasia </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Institute.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">•  <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a>'s message of <i>'Back is Best'</i></span><i> </i>is enscribed on all <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">SleepSacks</a> to remind all <span style="text-align: justify;">caregivers to put baby to sleep on </span><span style="text-align: justify;">their back. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">• The <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">SleepSack</a> has an i</span>nverted zipper for easy diaper <span style="text-align: justify;">changes - no need to unswaddle and disturb your baby. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">• The </span><a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/" style="text-align: justify;">SleepSack</a> is available in three cozy fabric options: Cotton [perfect for warmer months], Fleece [perfect for those wintery nights] or Muslin [perfect for anytime]! </div>
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<i>More about <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a></i></div>
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<a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a> Innovations is dedicated to putting the health, safety and well-being of babies first. In fact, over 1,500 hospitals use <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">HALO SleepSack</a> wearable blankets through the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a> Safer Way to Sleep Initiative. <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a> offers parents everything they need for safe sleep from the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack-swaddle/">HALO SleepSack Swaddles</a> and <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">SleepSacks</a> that grow with baby to toddlerhood to their best-selling <a href="http://www.halobassinest.com/">HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper</a>.</div>
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<i>Safe Sleep Tips by <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a></i></div>
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• Place baby to sleep on his or her back at naptime and at night time.</div>
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• Use a crib that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snugly and is covered</div>
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with only a tight-fitting crib sheet.</div>
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• Remove all blankets, comforters and toys from your baby’s sleep area (this includes loose blankets,</div>
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bumpers, pillows and positioners). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable</div>
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blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.</div>
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• Offer a pacifier when putting baby to sleep. If breastfeeding, introduce pacifier after one month or</div>
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after breastfeeding has been established.</div>
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• Breastfeed, if possible, but when finished, put your baby back to sleep in his or her separate safe</div>
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sleep area alongside your bed.</div>
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• Room share, but don’t bed share. Bed sharing can put a child at risk of suffocation.</div>
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<b>NEVER</b></div>
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• Never put your baby to sleep on any soft surface (adult beds, sofas, chairs, water beds, quilts,</div>
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• Never dress your baby too warmly for sleep; keep room temperature 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit.</div>
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• Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where some-</div>
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one has recently smoked.</div>
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More Safe Sleep tips on the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a> website:<a href="http://www.halosleep.com/safe-sleep-for-baby"> www.halosleep.com/safe-sleep-for-baby</a>

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One of Niko's favorite things to do is to take a bath. Sometimes, he gets 3 baths a day! Thank goodness he does not mind being in the water! Over the last 2 years, we have gone through <i>so</i> many bath toys, but some have stuck around and have become a bath time staple. Our newest bath time staples, aside from the dump trucks that are clearly not made for bath time, are our Nuby <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-15-Piece-Fun-Bath-Links/dp/B015VSJWH2/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493385131&sr=8-1&keywords=nuby+bath+links">Bath Links</a></b> [Niko's favorite] and <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-6196-Hot-Safe-Bath-Duck/dp/B013FWAGMQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493385164&sr=8-1&keywords=nuby+hot+safe+duck">Hot Safe Bath Duck</a></b> [my favorite]. </div>
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Niko loves playing with the Bath Links and they could keep him busy for hours. He loves . The possibilities are endless! What I love about the <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-15-Piece-Fun-Bath-Links/dp/B015VSJWH2/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493385131&sr=8-1&keywords=nuby+bath+links">Bath Links</a></b> is that they could keep him busy for hours! [ha!]. But, really, in all honesty, I really just love watching him play with the links--watching his hands and watching the wheels spin in his head as he creates new designs as he links and unlinks the little guys until he is happy with his choices. Nothing makes me happier as a mother than to watch my children as they enjoy themselves, especially when playing also provides a teaching moment. These little links help teach coordination and help with their mental development, which is so important at this age. So, I'd say these are a <i>mom win</i>! </div>
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Our other bath time staple is our <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-6196-Hot-Safe-Bath-Duck/dp/B013FWAGMQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493385164&sr=8-1&keywords=nuby+hot+safe+duck" style="font-weight: bold;">Hot Safe Bath Duck</a>. This little guy is a lifesaver! I love it because it keeps baby safe with the <i>Sure Temp Heat Sensor, </i>which monitors how hot the tub water gets by turning the letters on the bottom white if the water is too hot. That means every bath is the perfect temperature for these little babies and it takes all the guesswork out of bath time and whether or not the water is too hot for their little tootsies and gives mamas all the security they need when it comes to bath time! </div>
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There is nothing better than safe, clean bath time fun! So, go put those babies in a nice warm bubble bath and enjoy watching them play and learn! </div>

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