Having a new baby sleep in bed with another person is dangerous, Colvin said. But the number of families that bed share has stayed stable over the last decade, he added. That's not surprising, given that babies and caretakers are biologically wired to want to sleep next to each other, McKenna said. But because breastfeeding moms often have to nurse their babies several times a night, the recommendations can seem especially unrealistic, McKenna said. Many women who breastfeed can do so without fully waking up, but not if the baby is in a separate sleeping space, he noted.
Given that more than a million babies born each year are already bed-sharing, and that number shows no signs of declining, health professionals should give guidelines to families to help minimize risks associated with bed-sharing, for instance by removing blankets, pillows and soft-sleeping surfaces, McKenna said.
But even among moms who are breastfeeding and do not drink or smoke, co-sleeping quintuples the risk of SIDS , a study found. Furthermore, breastfeeding and safe sleeping recommendations don't have to be at cross-purposes.
For instance, parents can keep children in a crib right by the bed, or in a co-sleeping bassinet that attaches to the bed, Colvin said. From 11 p. The higher prevalence of SIDS in the cold winter months and in the early morning hours, when darkness is prolonged, is discussed in relation to the possible involvement of the circadian rhythm of melatonin. A baby is determined to have died from SIDS if no cause of death can be identified following a death scene investigation, an autopsy, and a review of the clinical history.
SIDS is a mysterious syndrome, and by its very definition the cause cannot be determined. Diseases caused by smoking kill almost a half-million people in the United States every year.
Despite anti-smoking campaigns and medical warnings, more than 6, children and teens smoke their first cigarette each day — and half of those will become regular smokers. For Patients. What is SIDS? Who is at risk for SIDS? Not sharing a bed. Don't put your baby to sleep in a bed with other children. Don't share your bed with your baby, especially if you are using alcohol or other drugs. You can bring your baby to your bed for feedings and comforting. But return your baby to the crib for sleep.
Bed sharing is also not recommended for twins or other multiples. Not allowing smoking around your baby. The risk of SIDS is higher for babies whose mothers smoked during pregnancy. Babies and young children exposed to smoke have more colds and other diseases.
They also have a higher risk for SIDS. Taking your baby for checkups and vaccines. Take your baby in for regular well-baby checkups and routine shots. Some studies show that fully vaccinating your child lowers the risk for SIDS.
Breastfeeding your baby. Give your baby only your own milk for at least 6 months. This reduces the risk for SIDS and many other health problems. Thinking about giving your baby a pacifier during sleep time. You may give your baby a pacifier during routine sleep and nap time once breastfeeding is well established.
This is often after the first few weeks. Not using positioning devices and home cardiorespiratory monitors. Don't use wedges, positioners, or special mattresses to help decrease the risk for SIDS and sleep-related infant death. These devices have not been shown to prevent SIDS.
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