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As a NICU nurse, I am constantly educating parents on how to provide a safe sleep environment for their babies. While the incidence of SIDS has declined since the initiation of The Back to Sleep Campaign, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is still the leading cause of death for infants in the first year of life (1 month to 1 year).
October is SIDS Awareness Month and for the second year in a row, aden + anais has been donating a percentage of their profits to The CJ Foundation for SIDS. Sleep in Safety, Grow In Style, a joint effort between the two, “aims to educate consumers and raise public awareness about what constitutes a safe sleep environment for infants.” The campaign seeks to provide the public with accurate images of safe sleep environments…something that is lacking in many modern-day baby advertisements.
Placing an infant on his/her back to sleep is the most important thing a parent can do to reduce the risk of SIDS, there several recommendations proposed by the campaign:
Always lay your baby to sleep face up.
Side and tummy positions are not safe; check with your doctor if your baby has breathing problems.Remove all loose bedding, stuffed animals, bumpers and pillows from crib.
Consider using a wearable blanket or other type of sleepsack instead of using a blanket.Don’t let your baby get too hot.
Overheating is a leading risk factor for SIDS. Dress your baby in as much or as little as you would wear. If your baby is sweating, has damp hair, or a heat rash, he or she may be too hot.Control room temperature where baby is sleeping.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that room temperature should be comfortable for a lightly-clothed adult. This would be approximately 61-67 degrees Fahrenheit.Consider using a fan to increase air circulation in baby’s room.
Room fans have been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.Lay your baby to sleep in an approved crib, on a firm-fitting mattress.
Do not let the baby sleep on soft things, like a couch, pillow, sheepskin, foam pad, or waterbed. Crib bumpers are not recommended and can be hazardous.Don’t share sleep surfaces.
Parents should share a room with their infants, but should not sleep in the same bed or other sleep surface with their baby. Adult beds, couches, and chairs are not safe for infant sleep and increase the risk of SIDS, suffocation and accidental infant death. After feeding, put your baby back in his or her crib or bassinet.Don’t smoke while pregnant and never smoke near your infant.
While pregnant or considering pregnancy do not smoke. Never let others smoke near your baby. Smoking is a major risk factor for SIDS.Create a healthy lifestyle for you and your baby.
When pregnant, see your doctor often and do not use drugs or alcohol. Talk with your doctor about changes in your baby and how your baby acts.If possible, breastfeed your baby.
Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.Offer your baby a pacifier at all sleep times.
Pacifiers have been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.Put your baby on his or her tummy to play when your baby is awake and supervised.
Make sure someone is always watching. “Tummy Time” is good for your baby because it makes neck and shoulder muscles stronger.Share these tips with everyone who cares for your baby.
Education is the key to keeping your baby safe.
Both of my children have slept in aden + anais Muslin swaddles and sleeping bags which are cozy, breathable, and stylish. I’ve received many blankets over the years, but I always go back to their swaddles because I know that my children will stay safe and warm without getting overheated.
To read more about Sleep in Safety, Grow in Style, just visit their website.
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