October is SIDS Awareness Month and a great time to review your knowledge of what parents and caregivers can do to reduce the risk of SIDS for the babies they love. Most people have a general idea of what SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) is, but may not know that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) actually updated their guidelines … Read More
It’s SIDS Awareness Month + Giveaway!
October is SIDS Awareness Month. We do not know what causes SIDS and there have been many theories and misconceptions about SIDS, so it is critical that we follow safe sleep practices with our precious babies. This means: ALWAYS put your baby down on his back for sleep no loose blankets or pillows in the crib for babies under 1 … Read More
SIDS Prevention and Safe Swaddling
October is SIDS Awareness Month and parents are encouraged to learn more about the risk factors involved in SIDS and what steps they can take to prevent it. SIDS is defined as the death of an infant, less than 1 year of age that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and cannot be explained after a thorough investigation is conducted. Scientists have … Read More
Ways Parents Can Prevent SIDS
While SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) is an extremely rare occurrence, that by no means indicates we should ignore possible risks and prevention methods. SIDS is defined as the sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant. The risk of SIDS is only about one in 1,500 and getting smaller, but of course, we would like to reduce this … Read More
6 Tips for Safe Baby Sleep
Since babies sleep so much as infants, it’s important to know the potential dangers and what you can do as a parent to make sure your baby is safe while sleeping. As a mom of five, 20-year nurse, baby sleep expert, and of course as the inventor of the Woombie baby swaddle, here are five tips on baby sleep safety: 1. Keep … Read More