Make sure the swaddle is not too tight around the hips to allow for natural leg movement. Consider using a baby monitor to keep an eye on your baby while they sleep, ensuring they are safe even when you are not in the same room. Safe sleeping practices should be a key consideration in...
Learn more about safe sleep practices “We’ve known for a long time that exposure to smoking, especially while a mother is pregnant, is a large contributing factor for SIDS,” Janes said. “We can prevent a lot of deaths if we create safer sleeping conditions and keep children away from...
whether at naptime or during nighttime sleep. Safe sleeping involves taking precautions to avoid potential hazards such as falls, choking, suffocation, andSIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Following safe sleep strategies for babies can help you prevent these dangerous outcomes. Keep...
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we’ve tried just about every tip and trick and there are definitely some routines that encourage good sleep habits for our little ones, along with some practices for keeping our babes sleeping safely through the night. With our littlest transitioningfrom the bassinet that was in our roomto the...
Sleeping with a pacifier is safe for babies of all ages. If baby doesn’t want the pacifier, don’t force it – just try again when they are older. And make sure to skip pacifiers that are attached to clothing, a stuffed animal or blankets when sending your babe off to dreamland. Pa...
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In the NICU, how can we implement the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations for safe sleep and educate parents? Response from The Expert Catherine L. Witt, RNC, MS, NNP The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends several safe sleeping practices for infants in order to decrease the ...
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BeSafe has developed many smart accessories that make car journeys easier and safer. One example is the new sleeping help cushion. When falling asleep in the car, children just like adults sometimes have their head falling forward. The sleeping help naturally invites them to rest their heads sid...