Ensuring your baby is safe while you are unable to be there
Creating a Safe Sleep Environment
According to The American Academy of Pediatrics,
creating a safe sleep environment is the
#1 initiative for reducing the risk of
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).
How to Create a Safe Sleep Environment
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Additional Resources
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American Academy of Pediatric Safe Sleep Recommendations:
Safe swaddling tutorial and how to avoid harm to your infant
The information contained in this website should not be used as a substitute for the medical care or advice from your pediatrician. Your pediatrician may have specific recommendations based on your child's individual circumstances.
References
Dufer, H., & Godfrey, K. (2016). Integration of safe sleep and sudden infant death syndrome education among parents of preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 23, 103-108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnn.2016.09.001
Moon, R. (2016). SIDS and other sleep related infant deaths. American Academy of Pediatrics, 138, e2-e19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-2940
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Moon, R. (2017). Swaddling: Is it safe?.☒ American Academy of Pediatrics. Retrieved from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/Pages/Swaddling-Is-it-Safe.aspx
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Newberry, J. (2019). Creating a safe sleep environment for the infant: What the pediatric nurse needs to know. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 44, 119-122. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2018.12.001