Whats wrong with quilts?

Thanks nzpiper, I have been meaning to ask this question too. So I can't help you, but will be interested in what others have to say.

Also that babies can't push them up off their face as they don't "scrunch" up like wool blankets can.

and what is the difference if you have baby swaddled up and then have thin (non fluffy) quilt tucked in like a blanket?

Not meaning to stir up anything here I'm just getting asked by my mum (the quilter) and I didnt have any good enough answers....with your mum "coz they say so"doesntcut it.

They say not to use them till they're one I have one James' bed since it's been cold I just thought it was because they were heavy so a suffocation risk. I friend of mine used one pretty much straight away and had it width ways on the cot so more tucked it in.

Edited by Danni-chick

I imagine the recommendation comes just because a quilt/duvet is bulkier and heavier than a normal blanket and poses an increased risk of suffocation if it ends up over the babys face. A baby could be strong enough to push down a blanket, but somehow if they pushed down a quilt it is a bit firmer and tends to pop back to where it was more readily. That's my guess anyway..

i've always had quilts on the kids in the cot, but they are always tucked in tightly and pulled down abit anyway. the safety sleep stops them from wriggling down also

i used to wonder this to, but i still use a quilt type blanket, i swaddle/ or sleeping bag james (depending on his mood) then put the blanket length ways with a sheet and its tucked in tightly.
i did the same with haleigh to.

they are great as a blanket on the floor to put bubs on to play