Tag: Crib

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Don’t buy it! This kind of cushion may lead to sudden infant death! The American Academy of Pediatrics solemnly reminds

From 2006 to 2012, CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission of the United States) reported 23 infant deaths related to the use of protective pads, most of which were asphyxia. On December 3, 2015, AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) updated its guidelines on infant sleep safety, publicly stating that protective pads should not be used on cribs, and recommending that this product be stopped nationwide. Well, the protective cushion refers to the cushion laid around the railing in the red frame below, which is also called bed enclosure in China: Have you bought this cushion? Researchers noted an increase in infant deaths due to the use of protective mats in recent years. When comparing data from NCRPCD (National Center for Assessment Read More …

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Emergency Treatment of Infants Falling into Bed

Don’t pick up the child immediately after falling into bed, first observe whether there is active hemorrhage and limb dyskinesia; If there is bleeding, immediately press to stop bleeding; If you have mobility disorders, pay attention to braking and go to the hospital. Swelling on the landing part of the falling bed, cold compress with ice cubes or cold towels to reduce swelling; Conscious abnormality, go to the hospital. Note: At ordinary times, let children play on the floor mat as much as possible.

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Mother and infant share the same room but have different beds-sacrifice a little convenience for safety.

Parents are often concerned about the quality of their babies’ sleep and ignore the safety of their babies’ sleep. However, it is obvious that the safety of sleep is more important than the quality of sleep. We must first ensure that the newborn can sleep safely before considering the [higher] quality of sleep. Sleeping in different beds is the safest. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies sleep with their parents (near their beds) and in different beds. Sleeping together does not mean sleeping in the same bed. Sleeping together refers to an arrangement in which parents and babies sleep in close proximity and can see, hear or touch each other. Sleeping together includes, but does not necessarily include, Read More …

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What should a good crib look like?

When my wife was pregnant, many [former people] told us that there was no need to buy a crib, it was useless for them to buy it, children always slept in big beds with adults, and buying a crib was also a waste… Later, I realized that they were all wrong. In order to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related sudden accidental infant death (SUID), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Hong Kong Department of Health and other authoritative institutions have all suggested: Babies should not sleep in adults’ beds, but should sleep alone in a safe crib. What’s crib is safe? When purchasing, the parts Read More …