In reference to Finland, researchers have never studied the baby box there, and although their infant mortality rate is lower than some other industrialized countries, there are many other reasons for their low infant mortality rates. Please note that the American Academy of Pediatric Task Force on SIDS does not believe that there is yet enough evidence to say anything about the potential benefits or dangers of using baby boxes, wahakuras, or pepi-pods. Avoid overheating and head covering in infants. Avoid alcohol and illicit drug (even over the counter cold medicines that make you sleepy) use during pregnancy and after birth.ĩ. Avoid smoke exposure during pregnancy and after birth.Ĩ. Consider offering a pacifier (after breastfeeding has been firmly established) at naptime and bedtime.ħ. Keep soft objects and loose bedding out of the infant’s sleep area.Ħ. Infants should sleep close to the parents’ bed but on a separate sleep surface designed for infants, ideally for the first year, but at least for the first six months.ĥ. Place infants to sleep in the same room where you sleep. This position does not increase the risk of choking and aspiration.Ĥ. Place infants on their back to sleep (supine) for every sleep period until they are 1 year of age. Whether it’s a crib, play yard, bassinet, Baby Box or dresser drawer the key is eliminating all fluffy bedding, pillows, blankets, stuffed animals or extra padding.”Īs per the American Academy of Pediatrics’ parents should follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of SIDS:ġ. “Undoubtedly the most important thing is what is actually in your baby’s sleep environment.
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