Your newborn, if he could speak, would most likely tell you that sleeping is a pleasure. It is not only pleasurable, but it is vital to the early stages of his life. Nonetheless, there may be certain concerns, for example, SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) in addition to others. The prevention of these problems can be averted by making sure that safe sleeping practices are being used.
These mishaps cause to many senseless death's of babies every year. Practicing safe sleeping habits can help reduce these statistics. While still in the hospital, take note on how your baby is put to bed. At home, having a crib set up and ready to go will be the safest place for your baby. Yet, the safety of the crib must be thoroughly inspected prior to placing your precious bundle of joy in it.
The area in which the crib will be located should be free from air currents. Next a tight fitting sheet on a firm good quality mattress. Make sure to put the baby on his back when lying him in the crib, this lessens the chance of SIDS or suffocating.
Babies are often wrapped in to many clothes when the weather is cold. The best thing you can do is to set the room temperature around 68 degrees and put no more clothes on your baby than you would wear. For example, if you are comfortable in a tee shirt, don't put flannels on your baby.
Be careful not to over dress, this could cause over heating. The sleepwear clothing should be of the type that is close fitting. Eliminating the frilly clothes with all the extras that are not made for sleeping. Any type of accessories the baby has worn during the day, such as jewelry or bibs should be removed.
Many times movies will show babies sleeping with stuffed animals or a bed filled with toys. This is not a safe sleeping condition. The movie may depict this, but in the real world this is dangerous. The crib should not contain any toys, pillows, blanket or other items. The reality is your baby can get caught up in this items and suffocate.
Pacifiers are often given to babies by their mothers or fathers. There is a belief among doctors that they may help to prevent SIDS. The correct size should be chosen for the baby's age. Personally I would use an orthodontic pacifier. They are made with the idea of reducing overbites as baby develops. Make sure there is nothing attached to the pacifier such as ribbon. This is dangerous because it could cause the baby to strangle or choke.
At times parents may have their baby sleep on their bed. This should be avoided, particularly because your baby may roll over and fall off the bed or worse, roll over and suffocate. This also ends up being the choice when visiting friends or relatives. Be sure to plan ahead. Bring your portable playpen, or if nothing else is available use your car seat.
Safety is always a consideration when you have a new baby. Hopefully, these safe sleeping tips will allow you to rest a little easier and your baby too.
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