Tagged with: "crib"
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SIDS: Decreasing the chances SIDS stands for sudden infant death syndrome. It is when for an unknown reason the respiratory center in the baby’s brain shuts down. We don’t know why this happens but we do know some things that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to help decrease the chance of SIDS. 1.) baby sleeps on back 2.) baby sleeps on a nice firm mattress with “no extras in the crib” 3.) breastfeeding 4.) no cigarette smoke around the baby 5.) baby sleeps in proximity to the parents (having bassinette/ crib in the parents’ room) |
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Swaddling Swaddling became really popular after the AAP changed its recommendations to have babies sleep on their back. Swaddling curls the baby up, mimicking the in utero position that is familiar. Swaddling is most effective in the newborn time period (the first twelve weeks). For the baby who doesn’t like swaddling, try just wrapping side to side to let the babies legs kick, sometimes this variation can work too! Erica demonstrates the ideal swaddle and explains how swaddling soothes a newborn, and helps sleeping and digestion. |
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The Soothing Positions Babies cry less when we attempt to respond to their crying-it doesn’t mean we always figure it out, and it doesn’t mean that sometimes it may be appropriate to put them down when crying-however, for the most part we get happier smarter babies when we respond to their crying in a nurturing manner in the first three months. There are many holding tricks to soothing a newborn. Watch as Erica demonstrates a few positions that can help your baby get more comfortable in the early months of soothing. |
