Baby Bedding and SIDS
As a caretaker or nanny, you have an considerable position in deciding where and how your baby will sleep at night and naptime. Your baby's sleep safety is essential to ensure your baby sleeps in a safe way.
A number of factors may and can place your babys well being at risk whilst sleeping.
What are some risks of SIDS?
In short, a risk is something that can multiply the chance of a regrettable event occuring to your baby. For example, sleeping on their tummies puts babies at risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Since it has become common knowledge not to place a baby on their back the incident of SIDS from this cause has decreased considerably.
Another risk for babies is suffocation in soft baby bedding. Soft bedding includes cushion, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, pillow-like stuffed toys, and other soft products that may stop the baby from breathing properly. These elements should be extracted from the area in which a baby is sleeping. your baby's head is unconcealed during sleep.
Allowing a baby sleep in an adult bed can also put your baby at risk from suffocation and SIDS. A baby should never be allowed to sleep with anone else. It does not matter if it is an adult or child..
It is essential when buying a cot to realise that it should meet your countries minimum safety standards. It is imperative that the cot mattress be the correct size.
This ensures that your babys face cannot be wedged between the cot and the mattress.
The following attributes will ensure a safe cot:
1. A mattress that has a tight fit. If you can fit more than two fingers between the mattress and the crib the mattress is to small.
2. The mattress sheet must be tight fitting.
3. Alwas ensure that the slats are in good repair and there are none that are loose or missing.
4.
5. No corner posts over 1/16" high.
AAP recommends that all infants be returned to their own crib (near the mother's bed) after being brought into an. Never let your baby sleep on their stomache, they always need to be on their backs.
Problem areas include:
1) The area at the top of your bed between the mattress and the headrest ,
2) If your bed is pushed up against a wall it can be a potential trap.
These spaces are potential traps which can cause suffocation. Comforter covers (duvets) and pillows should not be used if sleeping with a baby.
Some of the dangerous places for a baby to sleep:
Couch/sofa
Recliner
Waterbed
blow up mattress
Any bed with another adult or child
Make sure your baby bedding is of the highest quality. Your babies life is worth it.
About the Author
Sharon Delfin is a amatuer writer who loves writing about Babies. Visit http://www.babynurserydecor.net.au to find a massive range of modern and unique Baby Bedding
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