This is normal as babies grow & become stronger. Most babies will be rolling over by 4- 5 months….some earlier, some later. Once a baby is rolling well, in a safe environment, & prefer to sleep on their tummy, then the risk is significantly reduced as baby is able to change position. This risk could also be increased is the baby was placed on tummy (prone) to sleep. If a waterproof mattress protector were to be soft/padded & reduced the firmness of the cot mattress, then the sleep environment may be “unsafe” & the mattress protector should be avoided. Prevent suffocation – keep baby’s head & face uncovered - no soft, padded items in cot. Prevent entrapment/strangulation – keep soft, loose items out of cot. Infant positioning - always place baby on their back for sleep, maintain airway & ventilation. When trying to work out if any product for baby sleep safety (eg mattress protector) is “breathable” it is important, in this case, to look at the following. The comfort properties of a fabric depend on its ability to transmit water and vapor from the body to prevent accumulation of liquid on the skin. Most evidence supports the definition of breathability being related to the ability of a fabric to allow water (body moisture) to evaporate & not pool in the fabric. The issue of breathability of fabric can be confusing at times, as often understanding is not clear about the difference between “breathability” and “air permeability”
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