Prevent Sids

Posted on January 31, 2010 by admin

It is very important to let all of the people in your child’s life know what actions are to be taken to make him/her safer.

1) ALWAYS place your child on his/her back to sleep, also make sure that the mattress is firm and that the sheets are tight-fitting so your child is unable to get curled up in them.

2) Keep your child away from cigarette smoke

3) DO NOT overheat your child. (Most say to go by the temp. of the baby’s hands and feet.)

4) When in the crib or bassinet keep ALL blankets, quilts, pillows, stuffed animals, soft bedding, etc. out so that the child does not roll over into them or get curled up in them.

5) DO NOT place your child on a waterbed, beanbag, shag rug or any other really soft/flexible place or padding.

6) Keep his/her face clear from blankets, pillows, or any thing else that may take his/her breath away. Also NEVER use the baby’s blanket as a sunscreen

Other Helpful Hint:

1) Allow your child to play on his/her tummy daily (when old enough) to strengthen his/her neck muscles.

2) Baby proof your entire house to make sure that your child does not get a hold of anything that may harm him/her.