Blankets, bed-sharing common in accidental baby suffocations
5 years, 8 months ago

Blankets, bed-sharing common in accidental baby suffocations

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Accidental suffocation is a leading cause of injury deaths in U.S. infants and common scenarios involve blankets, bed-sharing with parents and other unsafe sleep practices, an analysis of government data found. That’s the most important point,” said Dr. Fern Hauck, a co-author and University of Virginia expert in infant deaths. Among 250 suffocation deaths, roughly 70 percent involved blankets, pillows or other soft bedding that blocked infants’ airways. “Trying to transition him out is a little difficult.” The pediatricians group recommends that infants sleep on firm mattresses in their own cribs or bassinets but in their parents’ room for the first year.

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Are you putting your baby to sleep safely? Make sure you’re following these guidelines
1 year, 6 months ago

Are you putting your baby to sleep safely? Make sure you’re following these guidelines

LA Times  

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