The most convenient way to wrap a
baby’s mattress for crib death prevention is by means of a
BabeSafe® mattress slip-cover. These covers are manufactured in
six sizes and are available at babycare retail outlets
throughout New Zealand and by mail order in some other
countries. You may order here,
at Baby's Sake.com.
BabeSafe covers are made of
polyethylene (polythene) sheeting. The thickness of
the polythene is at least 125 microns. PVC
(polyvinyl chloride) is never used for mattress-wrapping.
Place the mattress into the slip-cover (1),
and tuck in the corners at the end of the mattress near the
opening of the cover (2) . Seal the
cover
firmly on the underside of the mattress using the strong
adhesive strip on the cover (3). If
there is excess plastic, fold the extra width or length over
the side/s or end/s of the mattress
so that the cover is smooth on the top of the mattress,
and tape the excess plastic onto the cover using strong
adhesive tape, taking care not to cover the ventilation
hole/s.
Place the covered mattress in the
bassinet or crib. The ventilation hole/s must be on the
UNDERSIDE of the mattress (4). The
top and the sides of the mattress must be airtight
(5).
It is imperative to use the correct
bedding on top of a BabeSafe®-wrapped mattress, click here for
comprehensive
instructions.
(a)
On top of the wrapped mattress place a 100% pure cotton
flannelette blanket plus one fitted cotton** sheet (or two fleecy pure cotton fitted
sheets [Note: Do not use a "cotton
mattress pad"]) and tuck in securely (6).
Fleecy cotton** looks and feels similar to thin fleece, ask
your local department store for fleecy cotton sheets.
Make sure it is 100% cotton!
<** If fleecy
cotton sheets are hard to find, You can find them on our
website at
www.babysake.com/SheetsUSA.htm, or you may use 3 layers of 100% cotton
fitted sheets as a substitute. Also one 100% fleecy
cotton blanket placed over the mattress and secured, with 1
100% cotton fitted sheet (any thread count is fine) placed
tightly on top could work too. >
(b) Baby lies on this fitted sheet.
(c) On top of your baby,
place 100% pure cotton or 100% pure woolen
overblanket/s.
(d) Do
not use any of the following items in your baby's crib:
- Sheepskin
- Sheepfleece underlay
- Any form of moisture-resistant mattress protector
- Any underblanket which is not made of pure cotton
- Any blanket which contains polyester
- Any bedding item which is quilted/padded/filled
- Sleeping bag
- Duvet
- Acrylic blankets
- Pillows or cushions
Do not remove
the mattress from inside the BabeSafe cover for airing.
Adequate airing is provided by the ventilation hole/s on the
underside of the cover.
BabeSafe
mattress covers should be cleaned by wiping with pure soap and
water.
Do not use
chemical bleaches or sterilants to clean your BabeSafe cover.
Ensure that
your baby's sheets are washed at least once a week (preferably
using soap, not detergent). Do not use fabric softener in your
baby's laundry.
<If you use the correct
bedding, your baby will be perfectly
comfortable. My baby has been sleeping on this cover
since he was 4 months old and has slept wonderfully. (I
tuck a few extra cotton sheets under him to give added
softness!) - patricia, mother of a very busy toddler!>
