How Do You Reduce The Risk Of SIDS Or Crib Death?
Research on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome has been done time and again, yet there is still no definite findings on what causes it.
However, there are several ways in which to minimize the risks of SIDS.
1. Do not use excess beddings in the baby’s crib or sleeping area. Too much soft beddings, too many pillows and very thick blankets increase the risk of SIDS. Having many beddings may cause the baby to rebreathe his or her exhaled air, which does not contain enough oxygen to support the baby’s need.
2. Avoid smoking and using prohibited drugs during pregnancy. Research shows that smoking and drug using plays a role in the occurrence of SIDS. Babies who are born to mothers who smoke and use drugs have higher risk of SIDS.
3. As much as possible avoid using very soft beddings or surfaces for the baby’s crib. Studies show that there is a link between sleeping on soft surfaces and SIDS. Avoid laying a baby down on quilts, waterbeds, beanbags, comforters and sofas.
4. Overheating in the sleeping area or baby’s bedroom should be avoided. Babies can overheat, too. If the weather is warm, avoid wrapping a baby in too many blankets or putting on too thick clothing.
These are just a few of the things I did when my son was a newborn. Thankfully, he is now nearly four years old and doing really great.
– Xenia (Blogger – Homemaking Tips)
SIDS is not a pleasant topic but this is a guide for tips that can reduce SIDS(sudden infant death syndrome)or Crib Death. In many developed countries SIDS is still a common occurrence. There are simple measures you can take to avoid SIDS which I have outlined below. Incidences have reduced since education of SIDS has been more publicized. High risk babies for SIDS include premature or low birth weight babies. Multiple birth babies, babies in smoking households, and babies in lower socio economic households. To reduce the risk of SIDS follow these measures that can reduce the risk. 1. Do not smoke during your pregnancy or in the house after the baby is born. 2. Put your baby to sleep on his/her back. If the baby spits up lay the baby on his/her side to prevent from swallowing the spit up into the lungs. 3. Don’t overdress your baby when the baby is warm. 4. Don’t use too much bedding (blankets) Tuck the blanket in so the blanket does not go over the baby’s head. You can use a warm slee
