A good quality drool bib is essential for any baby. And for a product that is used so often, it’s surprising that there are no Australian Standards that govern how they are made and used. It is up to each manufacturer to provide instructions on its safe use. And below we discuss the safety of sleeping with a bib on.
So should a baby sleep with drool bibs on?
No, they should not. A baby should never sleep with any type of bib or anything around their neck. When they are wearing a bib there is a chance of suffocation or strangulation. It could get caught or tangled around something in the crib. Or fold over the baby’s mouth which in turn stops their breathing.
And as babies normally sleep unsupervised there is a higher chance that no one will be there to stop this from happening.
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So please do not let your baby sleep while wearing a bib. Here is a great article on safe sleeping for your baby.
This article was written by Luisa Figueroa — I am the owner, designer, and maker of the My Little Love Heart range of bibs and accessories.