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.
The
crib
safety and
baby
sleeping position guidelines are equally important to protect
your child. Remember
not to use a
baby sleep positioner, it is not safe.
Being aware of the risk factors, including
smoking
and SIDS will guide you in protecting your baby too.
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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.
Creative-baby-nursery-rooms.com has lots of
baby nursery design tips, ideas and pictures to help you create that special place for your little loved one.
To help you find a safe and comfortable crib mattress you may find
these
Best
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Reviews helpful (external link).
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.
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