Placing your baby to sleep outside of a crib or dedicated solo sleeping space can pose life-threatening risks.
This is according to a recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the medical journal Pediatrics.
Among infants who died suddenly, 59.5% were sleeping with someone at the time.
About 76% slept in an adult bed, and 68.2% shared a bed with an adult, the study found.
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In 68.3% of deaths, soft bedding was found in the sleeping area.
Researchers looked at more than 7,500 sudden unexpected infant deaths in 23 U.S. states between 2011 and 2020.
A recent study by the CDC found that letting your baby sleep outside of a crib can pose life-threatening risks. (St. Petersburg)
They assessed the babies’ sleep environment, demographics, and other characteristics.
Dr. Mark Siegel, Clinical Professor, School of Medicine New York University Langone Medical Center and Fox News’ medical contributor joined “Fox & Friends” this week to discuss the dangers associated with unsafe sleep habits.
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He pointed out that 1,300 to 1,500 cases of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) occur every year, and almost three-quarters of them are associated with children sleeping in bed with their parents.
Of the thousands of infants who died in 23 U.S. states between 2011 and 2020, nearly three-quarters were sharing a bed with an adult, a study found. (St. Petersburg)
“Do you know why? The surface isn’t hard enough,” he said.
“When you sleep, you want to be comfortable on a mattress, but in a crib, [it should be] It’s a very hard mattress,” he added.
“These are important questions. You don’t want your child to sleep on their stomach while they’re still young.”
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, keep loose blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, stuffed animals, crib bumpers, and other soft items out of your child’s sleeping space. (St. Petersburg)
Previous research has shown that SIDS is related to the way babies exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, Siegel noted.
“It also has to do with behavior during pregnancy,” he says. “You don’t want to smoke or drink alcohol, all of which increase your risk of SIDS.”
Siegel advises that it’s safest for babies to sleep on their back or side until they’re one year old.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) shared specific guidelines on its website to ensure safe sleep for infants and young children.
Parents and caregivers should place infants to sleep on their backs in their own sleeping space (crib, bassinet, or portable play yard with a firm, flat mattress and fitted sheets) with no other people in the same space. is needed.
Experts advise parents and caregivers to put infants to sleep on their backs in a dedicated sleeping space. (St. Petersburg)
Do not let young children sleep on couches, armchairs, swings, or car seats.
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Keep loose blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, stuffed animals, crib bumpers, and other soft items out of your child’s sleeping area.
The AAP also recommends breastfeeding when possible and that parents avoid smoking to reduce risk.
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