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In , we provide guidance on safe sleeping practices for babies under one year old, specifically focusing on the topic of co-sleeping.
Co-sleeping is an arrangement where babies share a bed with their parents or other caregivers. This can occur through planned actions like bringing infants to sleep in bed with parents or as an uninted consequence during nighttime feedings and soothing activities.
The practice has several benefits including facilitating breastfeeding, strengthening parent-child bonding, and providing convenient access for atting to infant needs throughout the night. However, co-sleeping also carries certn risks that need careful consideration.
In a safe sleeping environment designed for babies under one year old:
Infants should sleep on their backs.
They should be placed on a firm mattress that is flat and level.
The area where they rest must be clear of any items that could obstruct breathing or create potential hazards, such as soft bedding like pillows, toys, loose blankets, or pets.
There are circumstances under which co-sleeping might not be advisable:
If either parent smokes or uses alcohol, drugs, or medicines that impr their responsiveness.
When parents are excessively tired due to lack of sleep or ill health.
For infants born prematurely or smaller than average size for their gestational age.
Whenever a baby is unwell.
In such scenarios, it's crucial to establish separate sleeping arrangements free from risks.
To make co-sleeping safer and mitigate associated hazards:
Keep the infant positioned at an angle away from edges of the bed or in between adults where possible to avoid suffocation risks.
Position the mattress properlyfirmness is key to ensure comfort soft material that might obscure a baby's rway.
Ensure the sleeping area isn't overcrowded. The size should allow enough space for everyone involved while keeping the baby clear of obstacles and potential hazards.
If multiple adults sleep together in the same space, consider using separate mattresses for older children to avoid sharing bedding or potentially obstructive items.
The infant's head and face must remn uncovered during sleep. Avoid use of hats, beanies, or any clothing that covers the head as this could impede breathing.
Never swaddle an infant or wrap them tightly in bedclothes which can restrict movement and compromise rway safety.
Hr should be kept tied back if long to prevent tangling with bedding or accidental suffocation hazards.
Keep the sleeping environment absolutely smoke-free, recognizing that secondhand and third-hand smoke exposure harms infants. If you're struggling to quit smoking, consider seeking help from a professional or services like Quitline on 137848.
Ensuring these precautions are followed can help create a safer co-sleeping environment for your baby.
was last updated on June 14, 2024.
It's important to that this content should be used in conjunction with professional healthcare advice when making decisions about your child's sleep arrangements.
Acknowledgments and references are provided at the of the document.
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