9 Ways to Help Protect Your Baby from SIDS

Baby Safe while sleeping Keeping Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby usually during sleep. Although the exact cause is unknown and all babies are vulnerable, certain sleep environments have been linked to an increased risk. 9 ways to help protect your baby from SIDS Tпmi Always place baby on his/her back Remove everything other than the mattress and fitted sheet Ensure the crib is properly assembled and if there is from the crib when baby is sleeping. No pillows, blankets, toys, or bumpers. to sleep any question, call the manufacturer Use a blanket sleeper, Use a firm mattress with never use loose blankets no more than two fingers width between the crib and mattress Keep baby in Mom's room for the first few months, but in a separate sleeping area. Once breastfeeding is established offer a pacifier. Do not over-clothe baby while sleeping, baby should be warm but not sweating or hot to the touch. There shouldn't be more Keep a smoke-free than a soda can's width zone around between bars. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) I U.S. SIDS Mortality Rates - all races 1980-2010 your baby 225T Educate everyone who cares for your baby on these safe sleep rules 150 100 + For more information about choosing nursery furniture, visit 50 simplybabyfurniture.com 1980 1990 2000 2005 2010 Source: CDC and National Center for Health Statistics world's largest baby furniture store Deaths / 100,000 live births NO)