{"id":599,"date":"2013-04-15T22:23:26","date_gmt":"2013-04-15T21:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/?p=599"},"modified":"2013-04-15T22:23:26","modified_gmt":"2013-04-15T21:23:26","slug":"safer-baby-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/safer-baby-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Safer baby sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"This is a guest posting from The Lullaby Trust.\u00a0The Lullaby Trust, formerly FSID, promotes expert advice on safer baby sleep and provides specialist support for bereaved families.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Working with a baby or toddler can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, we know how worrying it can be making the best decisions to keep babies and toddlers as safe as possible.<\/p>\n

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby where no cause is found. While SIDS is rare, it can still happen and our advice below will ensure that the baby or toddler in your care is sleeping as safely as can be both a night and during the day.<\/p>\n

Things you can do when working with a baby:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Always place the baby on their back to sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 You should always place the baby on their back to sleep and not on their front or side<\/p>\n

\u2022 Make sure you and the family you work with are consistent with back sleeping- the chance of SIDS is particularly high for babies who are sometimes placed on their front or side<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Once the baby can roll from back to front and back again, on their own, they can be left to find their own position<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep the baby smoke free<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Never smoke around the baby or have the baby on contact with smoky skin or clothing.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Don\u2019t let people smoke near the baby and keep the house, car, and other places the baby spends time, smoke free<\/p>\n

Opt for expressed breast milk over formula<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 If you have the option, always prioritise breast milk over formula, as this can be protective against the risk of SIDS<\/p>\n

Place the baby to sleep in a cot or Moses basket in the same room as you for the first 6 months, even during the day. It\u2019s the safest place.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 The chance of SIDS is lower when babies sleep in the same room as their parents or carers, but do not share the same bed as them<\/p>\n

Ensure the baby has a firm, flat, waterproof mattress in a good condition<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 You and the baby\u2019s family should avoid using soft or bulky bedding (such as quilts, pillows and duvets) as these increase the chance of SIDS<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sleep the baby on a firm, flat mattress that is clean and in a good condition. A mattress with a waterproof cover will help you keep it clean and dry<\/p>\n

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Things to avoid when working with a baby:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Never sleep on a sofa or in an armchair with the baby either next to you or on your chest, even during the day<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Sofa sharing with a baby greatly increases the chance of SIDS<\/p>\n

Avoid letting the baby get too hot or too cold<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 A room temperature of 16-20\u2070C, with light bedding or a lightweight well-fitting sleeping bag, is comfortable and safe for sleeping babies<\/p>\n

\u2022 Check the baby regularly to see if he or she is too hot. Look for sweating or feel the baby\u2019s tummy \u2013 their hands and feet will usually be cooler, that\u2019s normal. If the baby is hot, remove one or more layers of bedclothes.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t cover the baby\u2019s face or head while sleeping or use loose bedding<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 The use of loose bedding which can cover the baby\u2019s face or head can be dangerous and can increase the chance of SIDS<\/p>\n

\u2022 To keep the baby safe and their head uncovered while they are sleeping you should:<\/p>\n

o Place your baby on their back in the \u2018feet to foot\u2019 position \u2013 this is where the baby\u2019s feet are placed at the foot of the cot \u2013 so they can\u2019t wriggle down under the blankets<\/p>\n

o Use blankets which are firmly tucked in, no higher than the baby\u2019s shoulders or baby sleeping bag<\/p>\n

For more information and advice, see the Lullaby Trust\u2019s website at www.lullabytrust.org.uk<\/a>, or phone the information and advice line on 0808 802 6869.<\/em><\/p>\n

Happy nannying!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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