When can toddlers use blankets?

Wait until your baby is at least 12 months old. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), soft bedding in a crib – like blankets and pillows – increases of the risk of suffocation or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Safe alternatives to blankets are sleepers, sleep sacks, and wearable blankets.Click to see full answer. Simply so, can toddler suffocate under blanket?If your child is under 12 months of age, blankets should stay out of the crib—whether your baby is playing or napping. That’s because blankets can increase the risk of smothering, suffocation, or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Furthermore, when can a baby have a pillow and blanket? The rules of thumb for blankets are the same as for pillows. You absolutely shouldn’t use them before age 1, and you’re better off waiting until your little one is at least 18 months or older. Similarly, it is asked, when can your toddler sleep with a blanket? Once your child reaches 18 months, it’s fine for him to sleep with a thin blanket or lovey. But if he’s in a crib, make sure the blanket and stuffed animal are small enough so that he can’t use them to climb over the side.When should I give my toddler a pillow?Parents can safely start using pillows for children who are 1½ years old, about the same age at which parents can safely move children out of the crib and either into a toddler bed or onto a mattress on the floor.