Duvet Covers and the Risk of SIDS
In many countries Duvets are the most popular form of bedding. Instead of sheets, blankets and quilts a single duvet is typically the sole bed covering. This has some benefits. it can be easier to change out the look and feel of your bedding with different duvet covers and can also make the chore of making a bed much simpler as there is a single cover to arrange instead of several layers. In some countries it is even customary to have two single duvets on a double bed for instance so that couples can have customized covers. The duvets come in different thicknesses and tog ratings with lower tog ratings suitable for warmer months and higher tog ratings for colder weather.
In many countries where the duvet is a customary bedding there are strong warnings against using a duvet with a newborn or infant for the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). This is a serious concern and most recommendations are to avoid thick soft beddings of any kind in favor of much thinner blankets. From what I have read stuffed animals are discouraged as well to guard against the risk of SIDS. There has been some testing on this subject and it turns out that studies have not shown a significant increase in risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome with the use of a duvet.
I certainly would not go out on a limb and encourage people to use a duvet with their infant. However, it appears that in coming years there may be some rethinking on the issue. I’m sure this is an area that more study will be done as it is a very serious concern for parents. As a parent if there was even one chance in a thousand that a duvet would possible cause this syndrome which is little understood, I would avoid that risk any way possible.
The truth is that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is still not well understood. In many cases it is suspected that overheating has played a factor, in others sleep position. For many the main cause (or causes) is still quite a mystery. If overheating is a cause then certainly a duvet, or down comforter or quilt would be an item to avoid in infants bedding. Beyond that, I see a good common sense to not use a duvet or quilt or comforter for your infants bedding. Quite simply, it’s the small bits of material inside your duvet that if the fabric tears could be a choking hazard. So, my bottom line is that in spite of the studies that say the duvet may not have anything to do with SIDS I would still follow the current recommendations to not use a duvet for infants bedding.
So, at what age would it be appropriate for a child to move up to a duvet as their bedding. That might be a good question for your childs Pediatrician. I suspect though that at the age that they are moving to a real bed would be an appropriate time. Of course, as parents we always want to provide for and protect our children to our utmost and I would finish up by suggesting that you refer any doubts or questions you have on the matter to your Pediatrician.
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