Is a DockATot SIDS approved?
If you are placing your baby down to sleep, we recommend that you put them in a bare product subject to a mandatory sleep standard (such as a bassinet, Moses basket, crib/cot, cradle, or play yard), on their back. DockATot docks are not to be used inside of a crib/cot, cradle, bassinet, Moses basket, or play yard.
Can you leave baby in DockATot?
Safe Sleep Experts agree that there is no “safe co-sleeping.” Placing the DockATot in a crib, bassinet or other sleep surface is against the manufacturer’s warnings and is not safe. U.S. Safe Sleep Experts unanimously agree that pillows (“breathable” or not) should not be used in a baby’s sleep environment.
When should you take baby out of DockATot?
A: The Dockatot Deluxe Plus is meant for babies zero to six months. It should only be used while babies are on their back. As the best evidence suggests, babies should be placed on their backs until one year of age.
How many babies have died in a DockATot?
Both, however, suggest parents stop using the product. Consumer Reports states it identified two deaths that involved the SwaddleMe By Your Side Sleeper, two deaths involving the DockATot as well as three deaths that involved the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Infant Sleeper.
Why is DockATot banned in Canada?
Health Canada warns: a baby nest’s soft, padded sides pose a suffocation risk. In an article on Today’s Parent, a Canadian parenting web site, a Health Canada spokesperson says the warning by the government safety agency was prompted by injuries or deaths caused by in-bed co-sleepers.
Do you really need a DockATot?
DockATot put a lot of research into creating a safe, comfortable “microclimate” for babies living anywhere, in any climate. DockATot is machine washable, which is a necessity for anything baby is sleeping in.
Is a doc a tot worth it?
The price tag might make you look twice, but if it’s the only sleep gimmick item you’ll need for the first eight months, then it’s worth it. It’s portable, washable and I’m recommending it to all my pregnant friends and friends with newborns.
Can baby nap in DockATot?
A: While the CPSC advises against sleeping on any padded surface, Dockatot does mention on their safety labels that it can be used with a toddler if they are able to safely descend on their own, and it rests on top of a firm surface.
Do you let baby sleep in snuggle me?
Is the Snuggle Me safe for infant sleep? No. The Snuggle Me Organic should NOT be used for sleep.
Why is dock a tot unsafe?
The danger of the DockATot, and other products similar to the DockATot, often referred to as baby nests, is due to a risk of possible suffocation. Your child could roll or turn their head into those soft sides and suffocate. Babies don’t have a lot of head control and can easily get stuck in a position.
Do pediatricians recommend the SNOO?
Most importantly, SNOO is a huge leap forward in infant safety. Its unique sleep sack guarantees that babies stay safely swaddled and securely on the back during sleep for the first six months. That makes SNOO the only bed to meet the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) back sleeping recommendation.
Has any baby died in a DockATot?
CR has also tied in-bed sleepers, such as the DockATot and the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest, to at least 12 fatalities. All told, that amounts to close to 120 infant deaths connected to one of these hazardous infant sleep products.”
How big is the dockatot Stage 2 child dock?
The Grand size is an essential go-to spot for tots lounging around the house or The DockATot® Grand dock is our stage 2 lounging dock, 50% longer and wider, for tots age 9 months to 36+ months. The Grand size is an essential go-to spot for tots lounging around the house or
What kind of certification does dockatot have for baby docks?
At DockATot, our responsibility to your babies is not something we take lightly. All aspects of our products are created with high quality and safe materials. We use the strict Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I certification to ensure that our products are free of any harmful substances. All of our docks are handmade in Europe with love.
How old do tots have to be to use a dockatot?
The DockATot® Grand dock is our stage 2 lounging dock, 50% longer and wider, for tots age 9 months to 36+ months. The Grand size is an essential go-to spot for tots lounging around the house or Millions of parents rely on the magic of our docks for tummy time, lounging, play time and more.
Do you have to return a dockatot Grand dock?
DockATot Grand Dock (Pristine White) – Perfect for Lounging and Playtime. Lightweight for Easy Travel – Suitable from 9-36 Months You can return this item for any reason: no shipping charges. The item must be returned in new and unused condition.