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Baby Sleeping Positions that are Safe for Infants and Prevent SIDS
Positioning your baby for sleep is simple and yet
frightening for many new parents who are worried about the
risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). SIDS is the
leading cause of death of infants between one month and one
year of age, and it seems especially frightening because no
one really knows what causes it. Known also as crib death,
SIDS claims the lives of newborns and older babies as they
sleep.
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What sleeping position doctor's
agree infants should avoid
Researchers have discovered that babies who are put
to sleep on their stomachs tend to be the ones who die from
SIDS, and so all baby experts recommend putting your child
on his or her back for sleeping. Sometimes parents of older
infants who are starting to roll over are terrified to see
that their child has rolled over in the night and is now
sleeping tummy down.
What to do if your baby shifts position during the night
When you notice your child has shifted
position to the stomach, just roll the infant over to the
back again. If it really troubles you, there are baby sleep
positioners you can buy to keep your baby in one place, but
they seem to be more for parents' comfort than for
children's safety. To date, there is no sure-fire solution,
although some believe that SIDS may be a form of infant
apnea.
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Safe bedding, blankets and crib gear for infants
One of the things that you can control is your child's safe
bedding. Bedding should not be too soft: it shouldn't rise
up around or cuddle around the child. Although experts can't
say for certain that soft bedding is the culprit, many SIDS
victims have been discovered in soft, thick bedding, or with
squishy toys that may be suffocating. If you do decide to
buy a baby sack, pillow or wedge for the crib or cradle,
make sure it isn't too soft and that your baby can't become
entangled or covered by it. Make it a habit to see that your
child is sleeping with any blanket, bag or bedding pulled
down away from the face. A baby can sleep with a blanket,
but it should be light enough to easily get out from under.
Make sure that the rest of the caregivers who deal with your
child know the importance of putting the baby to sleep on
his back. Some grandparents aren't aware of this need: it
wasn't that long ago when parents were advised to place
their babies on the stomach for sleeping.
If your baby is too warm, hungry or wet, she may not want to sleep
If your child seems restless at night, it may be because the
room is too warm or stuffy. Don't swaddle your child in
layers for bed: a onesie or a little shirt and soft pants
are fine. Babies don't need a super-warm room, either: keep
the room temperature at something that would be comfortable
for an adult—68°F will do. And if you have questions about
putting your child down for sleep, you may find it simpler
to get in the habit of rocking or feeding the baby in a
face-up position so when it comes time to put him down in
the crib, you don't have to change his position. There's no
particular secret tip to putting a child down for sleep,
slumber or snooze: individual infants have their own needs,
and you'll learn your baby's preferences over time.
A baby monitor helps parents keeps an eye on your sleeping infant
A baby monitor can't prevent SIDS, but it can give you
information about your baby's movements, and you can take a
peek to make sure he's still on his stomach. Checking on the
baby's breathing has never been easier than now: the high
sound quality of modern baby monitors can bring the sound of
your child's breathing into your room even in the middle of
the night. The infrared light system used in today's
monitors can help you keep an eye on your child even in the
dark.Continue reading more baby tips about Care for Uncircumcised Baby Boys
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