Save the Baby from Sudden Death

Infants under the age of one who sleep with parents in different beds can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). SIDS is sudden death in healthy infants under one year of age unexpectedly or without symptoms.

Until the age of six months, babies are encouraged to sleep in the same room as their parents. However, you must separate the crib in a separate crib to prevent sudden death in the baby.

Risk factors for sudden death in infants

Besides the fact that babies sleep in the same bed as their parents, many factors are related to the causes of SIDS. Although usually quite difficult to predict because it does not show any symptoms before.

The following are a number of risk factors that can increase the risk of SIDS.

• It is dangerous to sleep with the baby in the same bed or sofa

Your body can move, turn around and replace it. Another danger is that the baby may fall out of bed because your body is stranded, blocked and the baby is trapped between the wall and your body.

• The baby is sleeping on his stomach

The position of the baby in the stomach is a significant risk factor for a large number of SIDS cases. Doctors believe that the focus is on the airways, which prevent the baby from breathing normally. This can result in reduced oxygen supply to the brain.

• Babies exposed to hazardous materials

This condition is common in older people who are accustomed to smoking, consuming alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs.

• Conditions during pregnancy and birth

Babies born to young mothers under the age of 20 years, pregnant women who do not control pregnancy at the doctor or midwife, and babies born prematurely or low birth weight.

Preventive measure

After finishing breastfeeding and the baby before falling asleep, the baby must be immediately placed in a bed or bed alone. To keep the baby under supervision and under supervision, place the baby cot near your crib.

Babies must sleep in different beds, especially if you or your partner are accustomed to smoking, using alcohol or drugs, stressed or become very tired. The risk of babies sleeping with their parents experiencing SIDS also increases, especially if the baby is born premature or underweight.

Try to follow the steps to prevent sudden infant death and create quality sleep for your child:

• The first thing to do is avoid sleeping with the baby. Not only in bed, but also avoid sleeping with the baby on the sofa or chair.
• Prepare an ideal and comfortable bed or crib in the same place as your room. Make sure the floor mat is really comfortable. Avoid placing dolls, pillows or bolsters that are relatively large and heavy. Make sure the blanket is not higher than his shoulder.
• Perform activities with the baby during the day. Invite your child to talk, play and sing. This stimulus can help babies sleep more soundly at night.
• To avoid a baby from SIDS, put him in the supine position, at least up to one year. It doesn't matter if he is strong enough to roll and lie on his stomach. But as much as possible remain in the supine position. Supine position is believed to make the baby at risk for fever, colds, and ear infections.
• Preparing baby pacifiers is a trick for babies who have trouble sleeping. Researchers suggest that using a baby pacifier during sleep can reduce the risk of SIDS. If the baby remains fussy, this can be a sign that your child is hungry or uncomfortable.

If your child wakes up at night, use calming movements, soft sounds and a little light. This will tell your child that the night is not the time to play, but the right time to rest.

To avoid sudden death in infants, you should consider the steps above. Then try to prevent the baby from being exposed to cigarette smoke and the air is too hot or too cold.

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