Secure Infants and what You can do to keep your little one safe!
The American Academy of Pediatrics wants you to know that secure, physically fit infants be layed to sleep on their backs on their crib bedding to reduce the chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). a few babies prefer sleeping on their stomachs and will not roll into this position. The next couple of thoughts are sleeping safety thoughts:
· Be certain the baby’s crib is in brilliant repair. Slats should not be more than 2 3/8″ apart. The sleeping mattress should be firm and fit the crib. The area between the mattress and crib side should not allow more than two finger widths.
· Clothe your baby in warm clothing, and lay them on the crib bedding; provide the amount of blankets that you would find cheerful sleeping. · Place your baby on his or her back to sleep. · Keep the room temperature at about 70 degrees F.
Please don’t use things like plastic objects like trash bags as mattress covers under the crib bedding. These may suffocate the baby if allowed near the face.
Do not let cords from drapes or blinds near the crib, or stringed items that could strangle the toddler. Never place toys with small parts that could choke the baby in or near the crib.
Never let your baby sleep on a water bed or on soft, loosely filled cushion under the crib bedding. These can mold to the baby’s head and interfere with breathing.
By three months of age, most full-term, normal infants should sleep through most of the night. If your baby has not settled into a excellent sleeping pattern by five or six months, take a close look at bedtime routines. It is okay to let your baby squirm. It is part of the learning process. · A impermeable changing area
· smaller plastic bags for diaper disposal
· A cloth diaper for wipe ups
· A lightweight blanket or sweater
· Cute crib bedding
· Two or three fun toys to entertain baby
· Once baby is eating solids, a jar or two of unopened baby food, a spoon, and eventually, a finger-food to snack on
· At least two bibs
(If you’re taking opened or premixed formula – a cold pack and insulated bag to keep it from spoiling.)
· a few extra towels from your crib bedding set
· small sizes of diaper rash ointment, and infant acetaminophen (NEVER give aspirin).
· A change of baby clothes and crib bedding in case of spit-up or a leaky diaper
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