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How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe

Ensuring your baby’s safety during sleep is paramount. At Hoolies, we understand the importance of creating a secure and comfortable sleep environment for your little one. Here are some essential tips to keep your sleeping baby safe:

  1. Back to Sleep: Always place your baby on their back to sleep. This position is recommended by pediatric experts to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
  2. Firm Foundation: Use a firm mattress in a safety-approved crib. Soft surfaces can create a suffocation hazard.
  3. Clear the Crib: Keep the crib free of pillows, stuffed animals, and loose bedding. A clutter-free crib is a safe crib.
  4. Perfect Temperature: Maintain a comfortable room temperature to prevent overheating. Dress your baby in breathable sleepwear like Hoolies Sleep Sacks.
  5. Smoke-Free Zone: Ensure the baby’s sleep area is free from smoke exposure. Secondhand smoke can increase the risk of SIDS.
  6. Monitor Movements: Once your baby starts showing signs of rolling over, transition from swaddling to a sleep sack to allow safe and free movement.
  7. Room Sharing, Not Bed Sharing: It’s recommended to share a room with your baby, but not the same sleeping surface, for at least the first six months.


In the heart of the Free State, where the nights are known for their biting chill, a concerned mother reached out to us in search of a solution to keep her baby warm without the drawbacks of using a heater. She shared her struggles with us, explaining how the heater dried out her child’s nose and left the air smelling unpleasant, which only added to her worries about her baby’s health.

She had tried nasal drops, but the relief was short-lived, lasting only a few hours. Determined to find a better alternative, she embarked on a quest for the perfect sleep sack, one that would provide warmth and comfort throughout the night. Her search had led her to invest R2000 in a well-known South African brand, yet her quest continued.

When she called us at Hoolies, we were more than happy to introduce her to our range of sleep sacks. We explained how our sleep sacks are designed with the utmost care, ensuring that they provide not only warmth but also safety and comfort for the little ones. Our conversation was a heartwarming reminder of the trust parents place in us to care for their most precious ones.

We’re proud to offer a product that stands up to the cold, crafted with love right here in South Africa. For this Free State mother, and for many others, Hoolies Sleep Sacks have become the go-to choice for keeping babies snug and cozy, all night long.

For more information on our Sleep Sacks and to view our collection, visit the Hoolies website. Sweet dreams and safe sleeps with Hoolies!