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WAYS TO DECREASE INCIDENTS OF S.I.D.S.
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WAYS TO REDUCE S.I.D.S.
OCTOBER 2025 TOPIC
THERE ARE MANY THINGS YOU CAN IMPLEMENT TO ASSURE YOUR BABY IS IN A SAFE SLEEP ENVIRONMERNT. YOUR BABY SHOULD ALWAYS BE PUT IN THEIR CRIB ON THEIR BACK TO SLEEP. THIS INCLUDES NAP TIME AS WELL.
Other Suggestions:
Do NOT Smoke during pregnancy, or after birth in your home, or near baby. Visitors should be mindful of this.
Babies should be given a pacifier at bedtime or nap timehis also helps to prevent SIDS.
WHAT SHOULD BE IN A NEWBORN'S BASSINET OR CRIB?
There should be nothing in the crib, but the baby. The A.A.P. & most Pediatricians agre toys, blankets, bumpers and pillows should NOT be in the crib as it increases the incidents of S.I.D.S. Slats on a crib should be no more than 2/3/8" apart.
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