Thursday, November 11, 2010

NIH alerts caregivers to increase in SIDS risk during cold weather

NIH alerts caregivers to increase in SIDS risk during cold weather

Extra blankets, warm clothes, may lead to dangerous overheating

Parents and caregivers can take steps to reduce the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) during the colder months, when infants are at higher risk, according to the National Institutes of Health.

These include avoiding overheating an infant during nap or sleep time; placing the infant on his or her back to sleep; placing infants to sleep on a firm, safety approved mattress; keeping toys, blankets, and other loose objects out of the crib, and never smoking around an infant.

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