5 Best SIDS Prevention Strategies for Babies

As a parent, you should be aware of the danger of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and how it can affect your baby. Find out about the 5 best strategies on SIDS prevention in babies.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden unexplained death of the baby usually during sleep occurring mostly in babies less than 1 year old. It accounts for over 3000 deaths every year making it one of the most important topics that every parent must know about. Read this article to get complete detail on what causes SIDS and most optimum prevention strategies you must adopt at home.

SIDS Prevention Strategies

1) Create a safe sleeping environment for the baby

– Use new cribs with CPSC ( Consumer Product Safety Commission ) approval.

– Use tight fitting sheets with firm crib mattress

– Check for gaps between crib and mattress

– Avoid memory foam mattress

– Clean baby sleep space – no heavy comforters – blanket – stuffed soft toys

– No baby monitor wires

– Keep baby crib away from curtains

2) Regulate the temperature

– Too much heat can lead to organ failure

– Check for sweaty neck to identify the body heat level

– Avoid tightly draping your baby in blankets to reduce the risk of overheating and suffocation

3) Maintain Optimum Sleeping Position

– Sleeping on stomach increase risk of suffocation and heating

– Back sleeping reduces risk of stuffy nose, ear infection and fever

– Babies with upper airway disorder are recommended to sleep on tummy (after pediatric advise)

4) Get Baby Used to Sleeping In Crib

– Reduces the risk of suffocation from accidental turning over each other

– Place babies crib close to bed for the ease of feeding

5) Avoid putting baby to sleep on Soft Surface

– Soft surfaces like blankets, bean bags, comforters etc. can restrict the airflow and cause breathing problems in babies.

– Avoid using blankets on top of baby and instead use a wearable blanket to keep them warm.

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