Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, can strike between birth and 12 months. While the cause of SIDS is not yet known, the way you put your baby to sleep affects the potential for SIDS. Putting your baby to bed isn't just the manner in which you...
About 4,500 infants die in the United.States each year from unknown causes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that half of those deaths are the result of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, characterized by a sudden and...
Newborn babies often spend more time sleeping than they do awake. And although they gradually begin adding more waking hours to their days as they get older, sleep is still a major part of a baby's day. As a parent, you should be aware of how to...
According to BabySake.com, nine infant deaths are attributed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome every day in the United States. Also referred to as SIDS, suddent infant death is the term used to explain the unexpected death of an infant less than 1...
New parents often worry about their newborn's breathing rate. The irregular nature of most babies' breathing patterns can confuse parents and leave them wondering what is normal and what might be a sign of a medical problem in their new baby. It...
Babies like to be comfortable, just like the rest of us. This means that throughout the night, they'll adjust to try to get to the most comfortable sleeping position. For some babies, this shifting includes rolling onto their stomachs. The...
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death in babies between 1 and 12 months of age, according to Healthy Children. You can help protect your baby by making sure that he always sleeps in the safest place and environment...
Baby bedding is available in nearly unlimited choices to complete the look of a crib and nursery. Colors and patterns exist to match nearly any taste and preference. Choosing the appropriate bedding for a baby however goes beyond what is cute....
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is a frightening and confusing threat to an infant's life. While researchers have drawn correlations, assessed risk factors and ruled out some causes, it is still unclear why SIDS occurs. The prevalence of...
According to KeepingKidsSafe.org, cribs were responsible for 11,500 infant injuries in one year. In a two-year period, more than 90 babies died in cribs. More babies die in cribs than in any other nursery product, says KidsHealth.org. When...
Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has instructed parents to put their newborns to sleep on their backs to prevent the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. To help spread awareness, the National Institute of Child Health and...
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the best position for children under 1 year of age to sleep in is on their backs. Back-sleeping is advised because it has been shown to greatly reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or...
Despite what some parents may assume, smothering is not a leading cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), notes the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Smothering is an entirely different cause of death for small infants, and one that can...
When your baby is very little, it can be very difficult to put him down to sleep. You aren't sure how he'll sleep on his own, and you constantly worry about something bad happening while you're not there. Your baby is liable to squirm around and...
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also called crib death, is diagnosed when an infant under one-year-old dies and no medical cause is found. Most often the death occurs in a crib during the night and there's nothing a parent could have done....
Putting a baby to sleep at night can be scary for parents, since there are some risks involved. Certain sleep positions are safe for a baby, while others are not recommended. Unfortunately, it's difficult to control the position that a baby sleeps...
Some babies seem to hate wearing pajamas at night, fussing while wearing the sleepwear and then calming once it's off. Letting your baby sleep in just his diaper will save on laundry and it may help your baby sleep, but the safety of this choice...
Parents become concerned about their child's safety from day one--and it never stops, no matter how old they get. While the sweet sight of your baby sleeping peacefully and quietly feels like heaven to bleary-eyed moms and dads, sleep safety...
Newborn babies sleep upwards of 16 hours a day. While some of that sleeping time might happen in your arms and other sleep spots, that's still a lot of mattress time. Your baby's bed needs to be comfortable, but more importantly, it needs to be...
Sudden infant death syndrome, also referred to as crib death, is the reason listed for roughly 2,500 infant deaths in the United States each year. The actual reason for these deaths is unknown, however. Babies between the ages of 1 month and 1...
Keeping your baby safe is a priority. Whether you are a first-time parent or a seasoned parent who has just welcomed a new baby into the family, being knowledgeable about and following current sleep safety guidelines is essential. By following the...
New parents often wonder how to dress their new baby for sleep. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development warns that overheating is a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome, which is also known as SIDS. Keep your baby's...
The Mayo Clinic says one of the most crucial steps in the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is resting your baby in the proper sleeping position. SIDS is the abrupt and unexplained death of an otherwise healthy infant under 12...
Baby sleeping sacks keep your baby warm and comfortable while eliminating the need for blankets. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development advises parents to remove soft comforters and blankets from baby's cribs to reduce the...
Parents and caregivers have swaddled their infants since at least the 1700s, explains “The Journal of Pediatrics,” and since the 1990s, swaddling has become a popular trend in the United States, according to a health writer at The New...
Swaddling is a technique that is recommended by medical professionals including Dr. William Sears, associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, who recognize the value of wrapping a baby...
Due to concerns about sudden infant death syndrome, parents often watch their baby's breathing patterns carefully. Although it can be alarming for parents to observe, shallow, rapid breathing occurs commonly in newborns, and especially in...
Dressing baby appropriately at night can make her more comfortable and facilitate better sleep. Parents of newborn babies through age four months may consider following American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations for nighttime dressing to...
Wrapping your baby in a receiving blanket, or swaddling, can help him feel warm, settled and secure during his first few weeks of life. Swaddling can also prevent your baby from being wakened repeatedly by his startle reflex. While swaddling may...
