The new recommendation still includes some of the older recommendations, including “back to sleep” (putting children to sleep on their backs), no co-sleeping, no soft bedding/bumpers/blankets/or other items in the bed. Babies should sleep on a firm mattress made for infants/toddlers.) Howe...
Now what IS NOT hot air is the safe sleep guidelines that help prevent hundreds of infant deaths each year. That is putting a child to sleep alone, and on their back. She shows three images of her baby sleeping unsafe with extra blankets, face down, and with a beanie on. A lot of ...
Babies will inevitably move when they snooze, so as you check on your little one throughout the night, you may notice that they’ve rolled onto their side or tummy. Whenbabies sleep on their stomachor side, it increases the risk of choking, suffocation, and SIDS. If you notice your new...
Along with using a firm mattress, there are other ways to create a safe sleep environment for your baby. The bedding and the mattress should be secure with no cracks, crevices, or ways for a baby’s limbs to get stuck2. Couches are also considered a high-risk overnight sleep space for...
or topic. Cathy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Indiana University Southeast and began her professional writing career immediately after graduation. She is a certified Safe Sleep Ambassador and has contributed to sites like Safety.com, Reviews.com, Hunker, and Thumbtack. Cathy’...
Infants 4 to 12 months need 12 to 16 hours of sleep, including naps. Toddlers 1 to 2 years old need 11 to 14 hours of sleep, including naps. Preschoolers 3 to 5 years old need 10 to 13 hours of sleep, including naps. Grade schoolers 6 to 12 years old need 9 to 12 hours of ...
or topic. Cathy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Indiana University Southeast and began her professional writing career immediately after graduation. She is a certified Safe Sleep Ambassador and has contributed to sites like Safety.com, Reviews.com, Hunker, and Thumbtack. Cathy’...
NEVER turn your back on baby when reaching for baby products. Infants should always sleep in a crib that meets current federal and ASTM standards Mobiles need to be kept out of reach of children and removed as soon as they can pull themselves up...
Whether it isanxiety about becoming a parentor you are overwhelmed bypregnancy-related fatigue, anything you can do tosleep better while pregnantcan help. May help you avoid unsafe positions Lying on your stomach is fine during pregnancy, but there are other positions that are not always safe ...
No, seriously, do not use a gizmo to position your baby in sleep. Seriously. Death. Bad. Ok? Toy Vacuum Cleaners Everyone likes to vacuum, right? And it’s not that toy vacuums like this one ($43) are dangerous. But you can buy a REAL ONE for $35. You have a kid wants to ...