Crib
Safety Guidelines and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
To sleep well,
a baby must feel safe and secure. Crib
safety is also crucial in the
battle against sudden infant death syndrome
(SIDS). This includes safe bedding, a safe room and a safe baby
sleeping position.
Crib Safety and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Being safe not only helps baby sleep but also prevents discomfort and injuries
(from falling out of bed, getting stuck, ...). Moreover, a safe baby
sleep environment is crucial
to reduce the risk of
SIDS,
also called crib death or cot death.
Sudden infant death syndrome is the cruel taking away of a young baby,
who dies suddenly and unexplainedly. A good start to help prevent is
knowing what
SIDS is and who is at risk and what the official guidelines
for preventing
SIDS are.
Being aware of the risk factors, including smoking
and SIDS will guide you in protecting your baby too.
Baby sleeping choices
When you set up baby's nursery room or sleeping place, you will make
choices for where and
how she will sleep.
Your baby can sleep in a crib in her own room or start
out in your room. In your room she may have her crib, a co-sleeper (side-car
bed next to you) or join the family
bed and cosleep.
The room and
the bedding may have bright baby colours and
themes, matching shades and designs or simple practical solutions.
Your choice will be personal and depend on your preference and
situation. But which ever you choose, you will naturally
always make it cosy,
comfortable and safe. This will ensure you have the
best environment for your baby to sleep well.
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It is not difficult to arrange a
safe baby sleep environment for your
baby. When organising her sleeping place, follow the basic guidelines
above and of course trust your own instincts too.
Combined, you will be able
to create a safe and
ideal place for your dearest one to sleep well.