Keep your infant safe
Winter often means an increase in the number of babies dying from sudden infant death syndrome. That's usually because parents place extra blankets or clothes on infants. Here are some tips:- Unless there's a medical reason, infants should sleep on their backs on a firm mattress without blankets or fluffy bedding under or over them.
- Be careful with extra clothing because it may cover the infant's nose and mouth.
- If a blanket is necessary, put it no higher than a baby's chest and make sure the blanket is tucked under the crib mattress.
- The crib should not have pillows and stuffed toys, and the temperature in the baby's room should feel comfortable to an adult.
- Don't smoke around a baby.
- Make sure everyone who cares for a baby knows that infants should be placed to sleep on their backs.
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