Because babies must sleep on their backs
When my daughter was still a baby, I loved watching her when she played with the mobiles of her crib and ended up quickly exhausted in a deep sleep. Seeing her lying on her back, with her arms and legs open, gave me a feeling of tenderness and calmness, not only because of how pleasant it was to see
When my daughter was still a baby, I loved watching her when she played with the mobiles of her crib and ended up quickly exhausted in a deep sleep. Seeing her lying on her back, with her arms and legs open, gave me a feeling of tenderness and calmness, not only because of how pleasant it was to see her sleep, but also because she knew that this was the position recommended by pediatricians to avoid death sudden
How to prevent sudden death in babies
Since it was proven that the habit of sleeping on his back prevents the baby's asphyxia, the cases of sudden death fell by more than 50 percent. Even so, it is known that seven out of 10 thousand babies continue to die of sudden death.
To prevent sudden death while the baby sleeps, it is important to keep some tips in mind: Ac - Accustom the baby to sleep on his back
- Avoid pillows inside the crib. The protectors on the bars are sufficient and should be well placed and tied.
- Choose a mattress that is firm and comfortable at the same time.
- Avoid loose toys by the cradle. Better those who are hanging, without the possibility of the baby choking on any of them.
- Avoid excess clothing in babies.
- Avoid high temperatures in the baby's room.
- Do not allow anyone to smoke in the baby's room.
- When the baby has gastroesophageal reflux, it is advisable to raise the mattress slightly so that it will sleep better and prevent it from suffocating.
It is advisable that the baby is positioned on his side or on his tummy only when he is awake and always under the supervision of the parents. This will help prevent deformities of the small skull. Placing it upside down a few times a day will also help you get a good extension of the spine. In addition, the baby can gradually acquire the proper muscle tone to hold the head and achieve other skills such as turning, sitting or crawling.
