If you've ever been in the clay or grabbed a monitor and seen it fall asleep, you're not alone, Mum. One of the biggest concerns parents have is making sure your baby is safe when he sleeps, and we often have sleepless nights trying to relax while our baby swims. But you also need to sleep.
Here are 10 principles of safe sleep that you need to keep in mind so you can rest a little easier:
Place the baby on a solid mat in a coat or coat.
While your baby is able to sleep almost anywhere as a newborn, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly recommends sleeping on a mattress or tight cube. The coat must be nothing more than bed linen. Especially for newborns. Placing the baby on its back on a solid surface will greatly reduce the risk of SIDS.
Put your baby on your back.
This is the safest position for your baby to sleep until he learns to turn around. Once your baby has the ability to turn completely around, it's okay to let him sleep in this position, but you should still let him fall asleep on his back.
Set the appropriate room temperature.
You may have the urge to lead your herd in a herd, especially during the winter, but if the room temperature is between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit, there's no need to turn it on. Long-sleeved pants and light socks are all they need to stay warm.
Make sure the child has their own separate sleeping area.
While there are strong opinions on both sides, research has found that sharing a bed with a baby can put SIDS at risk. The AAP recommends sharing a room for parents and children in the first 6-12 months of life, but not sharing a bed. Same for sleeping on a couch or other soft surfaces during the day. If you want to bring a baby with you, you can leave a jacket or stroller near the bed
Do not expose your child to smoking.
Smoking is one of the risks of SIDS and even small particles in clothing can be passed on to the baby. In particular, children should not sleep in an environment where there are smoke particles in the air. This is also something to consider when traveling and staying in hotels or the homes of friends and family.
If they are sleeping in another room, use a monitor.ith a baby can put SIDS at risk. The AAP recommends sharing a room for parents and children in the first 6-12 months of life, but not sharing a bed. Same for sleeping on a couch or other soft surfaces during the day. If you want to bring a baby with you, you can leave a jacket or stroller near the bed
Do not expose your child to smoking.
Smoking is one of the risks of SIDS and even small particles in clothing can be passed on to the baby. In particular, children should not sleep in an environment where there are smoke particles in the air. This is also something to consider when traveling and staying in hotels or the homes of friends and family.
If they are sleeping in another room, use a monitor.
Feeding the baby in a position that is not very relaxing for you.
This can be weird because you want to feel comfortable feeding your baby, especially if you are exhausted. However, it's best to avoid situations where you can fall asleep. For example, if you sit in a chair instead of lying on the bed, you may be more alert.
Feeding your baby in a position that isn't very relaxing for you.
This can be weird because you want to feel comfortable feeding your baby, especially if you are exhausted. However, it's best to avoid situations where you can fall asleep. For example, if you sit in a chair instead of lying on the bed, you may be more alert.