http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old/ Minti - Recent Comments on Question "Blankets for a 8 month old????" Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk mom2jedd Thanks for the advice. I'll think I'll keep giving him one at nap becase he gets cold. I think he would get hot at night since I have him in a sleep sack to keep warm. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#437511 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#437511 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:56:40 -0700 toosh My boys have used blnkets since they were born and the oldest started using a doona & pillow at about 12 months. I just check them after they go to bed, when I got to bed & in the night when I get up to feed the youngest. I have never had any problems with the blankets coming up over ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#435617 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#435617 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 21:04:48 -0700 lillkatheryn If he is able to move his head when his face is blocked, I would not worry.  My daughter has always had pillows and blankets and stuffed animals in her bed with her.  She has never had a problem.  I know I'm going to get yelled at from lots of moms, but I know what she is able to do ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#435607 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#435607 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 20:36:38 -0700 lisasmith140483 hi there i have only just let my son sleep with a doona this year he is 3 and my 15 month old still sleeps with out a blanket, at 12 months old we went to check her before bed and she was fighting to get the blanket off her head it was wrapped right around, we always make sure ...
Its your  decision if you have a blanket with your baby just make sure you keep an eye on her and most babies kick off their blankets anyway...
i hope this helps..]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#435600 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#435600 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 20:04:48 -0700 MummaBear I gave mine a blanket when she was very young.  We co-slept but she always on top of my blanket with her own blanket on her, although she's never liked them and just pushes them off her. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#435556 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#435556 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 18:19:49 -0700 sunflowermom Hi Yes blankets are fine for your little one.  I would just check on him once he falls asleep. Yes blankets are fine for your little one.  I would just check on him once he falls asleep.]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#435376 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#435376 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 06:21:42 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Its fine. He is old enough to be able to take the blanket off himself. I always check on mine after she is asleep to be sure she is quiet b/c she is sleeping. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#435366 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/435357/blankets-for-a-8-month-old//#435366 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 05:36:13 -0700