Sleep only on the back, only on a solid flatthe surface, on an elastic mattress, without any blankets, pillows, or knitted sheets. Do you think the rules for the education of any army recruit who is trained to survive in the field? You are mistaken. Excerpt from the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Photo:GettyImagesDoctors reasonably fear that the presence of all these objects in the baby's crib, as well as soft toys that mothers love to place around the baby, increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). - This is when an absolutely healthy baby suddenly stops breathing, - pediatricians remind. - And this usually happens in their sleep. Doctors' concerns are understandable. A bunch of extra things in the crib of a baby who cannot even turn over on his own is dangerous. He can accidentally suffocate or strangle himself. In addition, doctors insist: for the same reason, co-sleeping with the baby, so beloved by many parents, is dangerous. Yes, in the same room with mom and dad, but separately. This way, the risk of SIDS is reduced by half. They also ask not to wrap the child up before bed or even cover him with a blanket: the baby can overheat. And of course, you should not smoke in the room where he sleeps. In general, at least up to 4-6 months - strict asceticism. And in general, instead of a traditional cradle or bed, it is enough to take an ordinary ... box. No, we are not joking or mocking - too serious a topic to joke. In a number of countries, for example in Great Britain, Canada, and now in several states of America, new parents are given special "baby boxes" - cardboard boxes for the baby to sleep. As writes, this practice came from Finland. There, similar boxes for newborns have been given out for several decades. And the rate of sudden infant mortality in this country is one of the lowest. The other day, the state of Ohio joined the experiment. There, mothers discharged from the maternity hospital are given a box for sleeping, a special fitted sheet. Well, and from the pleasantries - disposable diapers and bodysuits. Soon the initiative is planned to be extended to all 50 American states. Of course, it may seem wild to someone - to put the baby in a simple cardboard box, and go to rest on soft beds. But pediatricians insist: all this plush and airy entourage only harms the little ones. - We assign an important task to this experiment, - says pediatrician Katherine McCance. - To reduce infant mortality and focus parents' attention on safe sleep methods: in a separate bed, on the back, without sides and bumpers, blankets and plush toys. We understand that the baby is not put in the parents' bed in the hope that he will die. Mothers do this because they want to feed the baby peacefully at night. But it is not safe. It is also useful to know:
