Tag: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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Babies may suffocate with the wrong pillow! The things about pillows

There is a folk custom in our country that when the child is full moon, the elders will give the doll a tiger head pillow, implying good luck and peace, and eliminating disasters and difficulties for the child. Although the tiger head pillow has a good moral, it is actually useless, because the baby of small months does not need what pillows at all. Let’s talk about the baby’s pillow. It is not acceptable to use it too early. The main function of the pillow is to make the baby sleep more comfortably. The ideal pillow should be adapted to the baby’s shoulder width and neck curvature, so that the neck muscles are in a relaxed state and can be Read More …

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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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Eight taboos in infant bathing

Bath, English name bath, scientific name bath. Ancient records: Mu, Zhuo hair; Bath, sprinkle body; Wash and sprinkle feet; Bath, sprinkle your hands. The four words of bathing, bathing, washing and bathing are linked together, which is what we call bathing today. No matter for adults or babies, bathing is a spiritual thing, and one can feel the vitality of the body awakened in the package of gentle waves. However, there are many differences between baby bathing and adults. If [informal] mistakes are made, the baby will be frightened. Let’s take a look at what methods are not allowed when bathing the baby. Avoid: Use New Towels/Roadside Towels Although the newly purchased towel looks clean and tidy, in fact, in Read More …

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Wrapping a blanket can make the baby sleep longer, but it is also more dangerous! Please look at the infant guide recommended by Americans.

Ding Ma said (Micro Signal: Dingxiangmami) In the past, there were always grandmothers and grandmothers with babies in the community. One of the most effective ways to let the baby sleep long was to pick up the baby, that is, to wrap it in swaddling clothes. In fact, in the United States, about 4,000 infants die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) every year, and wrapping infants in swaddling clothes while sleeping will increase the risk of sudden death by 50-60%. Are these figures shocking? In fact, it is risky for a baby to wrap in swaddling clothes. It will reduce the child’s perception ability to a certain extent. The baby will be less disturbed and will naturally sleep soundly Read More …

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Can you sleep out a perfect head shape with a fixed pillow for your baby?

I don’t know since what, parents have also had a higher pursuit of the baby’s head. They want the baby to have a round head shape and think it looks more beautiful. In order to realize this beautiful wish, many parents have prepared stereotyped pillows for their children early on. It is said that they can achieve the magical effect of [preventing those who have not slept off the track, but correcting those who have slept off the track], which perfectly solves parents’ worries about the baby’s head shape. However, is it really so useful to publicize so well? The truth is useless First of all, it needs to be made clear that the fixed pillow (also called anti-side sleeping Read More …

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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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The baby died mysteriously in his sleep? Guidelines for Parents to Read on Prevention of Sudden Infant Death

Similar news can often be seen: novice mothers let their children sleep on their stomach, resulting in the suffocation and death of baby girls less than 3 months old. While sighing, searching for keywords like [baby sleeping and dying] found that this tragedy has never stopped. Therefore, today, let’s talk about this terrible disease: sudden infant death syndrome. Invisible Killer: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is an internationally recognized definition of sudden and accidental death of an infant, and the cause of death cannot be determined after autopsy. In the United States, about 4,000 infants die of SIDS every year. The reported incidence rate of generalized SIDS in Japan is 0.4 ~ 0.5 ‰, i.e. About 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 …

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These 9 methods are worth trying to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

Is what Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? Sudden infant death syndrome is the main cause of premature death for infants aged 1 month to 1 year old. It is not an exact disease, but refers to the phenomenon that infants under one year old die suddenly without warning, but the cause of death cannot be found out. Most cases of sudden infant death occur during sleep, and the rate of sudden infant death is usually highest between 10 pm and 10 am the next day. However, sudden infant death syndrome may also occur during the day. About 20 percent of sudden infant deaths occur in day care, according to a study. That’s an alarming number given that babies sleep much less Read More …