Nanit Breathing Wear allows you to track your baby’s Breathing Motion in your Nanit app for added peace of mind. Be sure to follow the below product use and safety guidelines carefully every time you use Nanit Breathing Wear.
Product Safety
Nanit is not a medical device. Nanit is a connected product designed and intended to continuously learn from the data it collects to help you understand your baby’s sleep patterns. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or other condition, including but not limited to, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). False positive or false negative readings about your baby’s breathing patterns are a potential risk of Nanit. Nanit should not substitute for the care and oversight of an adult or consultation with medical professionals. Nanit Breathing Wear is designed and intended for families with healthy infants. Always follow safe sleep practices.
It is important to follow all instructions for proper use of Nanit Breathing Wear. Please carefully read the warnings below to ensure that you are safely using Nanit Breathing Wear.
WARNING! SUFFOCATION HAZARD
- NEVER allow the Nanit Swaddle or Breathing Band to cover the babyʼs mouth or nose.
- The pattern on the chest area must be in view by the camera at all times for proper monitoring. NEVER cover with blankets, quilts, clothing, or other bedding.
- Ensure Swaddle or Breathing Band is not too tight or too loose. It should be snug around your babyʼs torso. If you can fit two fingers fairly comfortably between the band and their tummy, it fits well.
- Do not over tighten the Swaddle flap or Breathing Band around the baby, as this may restrict breathing and cause suffocation.
- Swaddle or Breathing Band must be snugly adjusted around child so that it will move with childʼs chest but not tight enough to restrict breathing.
- Remove Swaddle and Breathing Band from crib when not in use.
- Never use the Nanit Swaddle or Breathing Band on an under-sized infant who cannot be wrapped with a snug fit.
- Avoid overheating:
- Baby should be wearing lightweight clothing, and room temperature should be between 68° and 72° F (20°- 22° C).
- Do not use the Swaddle or Breathing Band on a baby who is ill and has a fever, as this can further increase body temperature.
- Baby should not feel hot to the touch.
- Discontinue use if fabric fasteners or product becomes damaged
Swaddle Safety
- ONLY use the Nanit Swaddle while your baby is lying on their back.
- NEVER use the Nanit Swaddle when your baby can roll from back to stomach.
Breathing Band Safety
- ONLY use the Breathing Band wrapped under the babyʼs arms, with a snug fit around their torso. The babyʼs arms must be outside of the band.
- Discontinue use if child will not keep Breathing Band secured in place or kicks it off, or if the fabric no longer fastens securely.
- Remove Breathing Band from child when out of the crib. Do not allow child to wear Breathing Band when outside of crib.
Size Information
Breathing Motion monitoring is designed for babies from 0 to 24 months old who are between 6-30 lbs (2.7-9.1 kg). Breathing Wear is available in a variety of sizes to fit babies as they grow.
The Nanit Swaddle is an ideal choice for babies under 6 months old who are sleeping on their backs and are not yet starting to roll over. The Nanit Swaddle is available in:
- Small (0-3 months / 6-15 lbs / 2.7-6.8 kg)
- Large (3-6 months / 13-20 lbs / 5.9-9.1 kg)
The Nanit Breathing Band, which goes over your baby’s existing pajamas or sleep sack, is available in:
- Small (0-3 months / 6-15 lbs / 2.7-6.8 kg)
- Large (3-24 months / 13-30 lbs / 5.9-9.1 kg)
Getting The Perfect Fit
To get the most out of Nanit’s Breathing Motion monitoring make sure that you follow these guidelines for proper use of Breathing Wear. Note that improper use of Breathing Wear may lead to false alerts.
- Dress your baby with either the Nanit Swaddle OR the Breathing Band - Never use them together!
- Make sure Breathing Wear is snug around your baby, it shouldn’t be too tight or too loose. You should be able to fit 2 fingers below easily.
- Put the Breathing band UNDER your baby’s arms, never on top.
- Avoid dressing your baby in thick fabrics while using Breathing Wear.
- Don’t leave extra Breathing Wear items in or near the crib while monitoring.
Washing & Care
Nanit Breathing Wear is made of 100% cotton and is machine washable and dryer safe. Please follow the below tips to ensure proper care:
- Like any new clothing for your baby, it is recommended to wash Nanit Breathing Wear before your first use.
- Close the Breathing Band or Swaddle flap before washing.
- Machine wash on a cold, gentle cycle with like colors.
- Use non-chlorine bleach only if needed.
- Tumble dry on low heat.
Creating a Safe Sleep Environment
- Always put your baby on their back. Even if your baby has already started to roll, put them to sleep on their back at the start of each and every night.
- Put your baby to sleep alone in their own crib. Bassinets are also safe. Avoid carseats, swings, and strollers. Cribs are the safest sleeping environment for your baby.
- Clean, empty cribs are safest. Objects like bumpers, pillows, blankets, and toys can pose very serious suffocation and strangulation hazards.
- Use a firm, flat mattress with a fitted sheet. If your baby's mattress indents noticeably when they lay on it, it's not firm enough.
- Keep curious little fingers where they belong. Make sure nothing dangerous is within reach, including wires, cords, and loose bedding or clothing.
- Keep your baby's nursery warm, but not too warm. 68-72°F is a comfortable temperature for your baby. In warm climates, make sure not to dress your baby too heavily to avoid overheating.
- Give your baby plenty of tummy time. Playing with your baby on their tummy is a great way to help build up their neck muscles.
- Trust your doctor's advice regarding vaccines. AAP guidelines recommend vaccinating your baby. Recent evidence suggests that vaccines may have a protective effect against SIDS.