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Safe Newborn Sleepingand SIDS Prevention
1. Safe Sleeping Position and “Back to Sleep”
2. Safe Sleeping Locations
3. Safe Newborn Environment: The importance of Smoke-Free Newborn Care.
4. Co-Sleeping Risks
Safe Sleeping Positions
Back to Sleep
Always place newborns on their back for sleeping.
Since 1995 and the implementation of the back to sleep campaign, SIDS incidence have declined more than 50%
This Side UP
Never place baby on their stomach to sleep.“Tummy Time” should always be supervised while baby is awake and alert.
Safe Sleeping Locations
Place baby on their back a firm, tight fitting mattress that meets safety standards for sleeping.
Remove pillows, quilts, sheepskins, pillow-like soft toys and stuffed animals and other soft products from crib.
Do not place baby on water beds, sofa, soft mattress, pillow or any other soft surfaces.
Consider using a sleeper or other sleep clothing instead of a blanket for sleeping. Ensure baby’s head remains uncovered while sleeping.
Do not over dress or overheat a baby
Do not use wedges or blankets to prop babies while sleeping
Babies can roll into sides and suffocate.
Avoid Co-Sleeping as it increases the risk for:
SIDS
Suffocation
Injury from falls
Safe Co-Sleeping
Keep baby in room but in a separate crib for safe sleeping.
Save Sleeping Environment
Never Smoke around a
sleeping baby or in the room where a baby
sleeps.
Retrieved on May 24, 2013 from www.ndhealth.gov
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Make sure all child caregivers are aware of putting baby on back and not smoking around baby.
References
North Dakota Department of Health, Retrieved on May 24, 2013 from www.ndhealth.gov
Neonatal Network, Retrieved on May 24, 2013 from http://neonatalnetwork.metapress.com/home/main.mp
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