Charity issues urgent sudden infant death warning

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A number one charity has warned that mother and father are placing their infants at an elevated danger of suffocation or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

A survey of 1,000 mother and father of infants below the age of 1 by The Lullaby Trust discovered 70% allowed their infant to sleep in a bouncer, 67% in a swing and 61% on a beanbag.

Some 8% of oldsters who responded left their child in this stuff to sleep in a single day.

Letting infants sleep in an inclined or sitting place make it simpler for his or her heads to flop ahead, resulting in their delicate airways changing into restricted.

Jenny Ward, chief government of The Lullaby Trust, mentioned: “Babies are safest sleeping on their back on a clear, flat, firm sleep surface, like a cot or Moses basket.

“This not only helps to reduce the risk of SIDS but also helps to keep a baby’s airway open and clear.”

The belief recommends putting a child all the way down to sleep on their backs, and guaranteeing their face is obvious, with no unfastened bedding or padded sides.

Ms Ward mentioned merchandise corresponding to swings and bouncers are helpful so long as the infant is awake and supervised.

“We know that babies can and do fall asleep in places not designed for them to sleep in.

“Many parents find products like baby bouncers and swings useful for when their baby is awake and supervised, but they are not suitable for babies to sleep in.”

According to the Lullaby Trust, SIDS claims the lives of round three infants per week yearly.

The majority (89%) of deaths occur within the child’s first six months of life.

Ms Ward added: “All parents must be made aware of how to protect their baby’s airway, especially when they’re asleep.

“If a baby falls asleep in an item that keeps them propped in a sitting position, like a swing or bouncer, it’s best to move them onto a clear, firm, flat surface to help keep their airway open.

“Even if a baby is awake, it’s still important to make sure their head is not tipped forwards and their nose and mouth are not covered to keep their airway clear and protect their breathing.”