![]() ![]() If you have had any alcoholic drink, sleeping in the bed with your little one is not safe. Opt for an adult bed instead, and make sure that it is as safe as possible: no pillows, blankets or other objects that could obstruct the baby’s breathing when feeding in bed. Don’t feed your baby on a couch in the middle of the night. It also advises to feed in an environment that is safe for sleep in case you fall asleep. The AAP recommends infants return to a separate sleep space after feeding. Put the baby back into the crib after feeding or cuddling. Couches or arm chairs are particularly dangerous spaces for infants to sleep in, increasing the risk of being trapped in cushion and of infant deaths.Ħ. Research suggests having the baby sleep in the parent’s room on a separate surface can decrease the risk of SIDS by up to fifty percent. According to the AAP, an infant should sleep in the same room as his parents, in his own crib or bassinet, for at least 6 months and ideally the first year. ![]() Keep your baby’s crib in the same room, close to your bed. If a baby falls asleep in one of these devices, the AAP recommends to move them to a safe-sleep space as soon as possible.ĥ. Infants have poor neck control, and if their heads fall forward they can inadvertently cut off their trachea (air pipe) and stop breathing. Avoid putting babies to sleep in car seats, swings, or bouncers. The mattress can be covered with a fitted sheet with no additional bedding or soft objects.Ĥ. Do not place blankets, pillows, bumpers or stuffed animals in the crib. Make sure, also, to use only mattresses that are approved for that specific product (for example, don’t put a crib mattress into a Pack n’ Play).ģ. But remember, a breathable mattress is not an excuse to forget about other safe-sleep practices. It also has the added benefit of preventing overheating (more on that soon!). A breathable mattress, such as Newton Rest, provides your baby with the support she needs while allowing air to circulate. Since rolling over is a normal part of gross motor development in the first six months of your little one’s life, a breathable mattress can be helpful. Mattresses that are too soft can create an indentation or pocket that creates the risk of rebreathing or suffocation as your baby gets old enough to roll over. Infants should be put to sleep on a firm mattress in a crib or bassinet that adheres to the newest standards of safety. Once your little one can roll over, continue to put him down on his back, but you can let him sleep on his stomach if he ends up rolling himself into that position.Ģ. If your baby has a medical condition that you feel necessitates sleeping on their tummy, please discuss it with your physician. Many parents worry about their babies spitting up and choking if placed flat on their back, particularly if they have gastrointestinal reflux, but the AAP asserts that the supine position doesn’t increase the risk of infant choking. Infants under the age of one should always be put down and sleep on their backs - at nap time and at night. Here are the AAP’s new safe-sleep recommendations to help reduce your little one’s risk of SIDS:ġ. We also know that breastfeeding decreases the risk of SIDS. And though there is no way to test for which children have an underlying vulnerability, certain babies, such as premature infants, are at increased risk. We don’t know what causes sudden infant death, but research suggests that brain abnormalities, genetics and hazardous environmental factors, like loose blankets and smoking households, can play a role. babies, claiming close to 3,500 lives each year. SIDS remains the leading cause of death among U.S. ![]() Most SIDS cases occur within the first six months of life, and babies between the ages of 2 and 4 months are at the highest risk. SIDS is any sudden or unexpected infant death that occurs during sleep within the first year of life and that cannot be explained after thorough investigation. ![]() And while we’ve been talking about SIDS in the medical community for quite some time, this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released updated guidelines for safe sleep, warranting a closer look at this disconcerting issue. But one of my greatest fears as a mom is still sudden infant death syndrome, also known as SIDS. I’m a strong believer in evidence-based medicine, and we know we can take steps to keep our babies safe during their sleep. ![]()
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