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Always lay baby on back, side lying and prone is not safe

Place the head of infant facing alternating directions each time the child sleeps to reduce risk of occipital flattening

Avoid use of blankets or covers, instead dress baby in sleep clothing such as a one-piece sleeper

Do not swaddle while infant is sleeping in crib

Use a firm surface mattress covered by a fitted sheet

Keep crib free of smothering hazards such as pillows, toys, bottles and loose bedding

Room share: Baby's sleep area should be next to where parents sleep

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Breastfeeding

Offer a dry pacifier that is not attached to string at nap time and bedtime

Avoid co-sleeping: do not sleep with baby in adult bed, on couch, or in chair. If cannot be avoided, do not use blankets

Routine immunizations and regular health checkups

Avoid exposure to smoke, alcohol, and illicit drugs

Avoid cardiorespiratory home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce SIDS

Avoid sitting devices for routine sleep (etc. car seats, strollers)

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What is it?

The unexpected death of a child under the age of 1 year that is unexplained after further investigation

Risk Factors

Maternal age < 20 years old

Drug and alcohol use during pregnancy

Low birth weight

Placental abruption

Premature birth

Avoid use of layering and monitor temperature to prevent infant from becoming too hot

Apnea

Primary autonomic nervous system instability

Statistics

3 most common causes of sudden, unexpected deaths in infancy are unknown cause, accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed

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Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

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Place baby on their stomachs when active and alert to improve head, neck, and shoulder strength

Supervise at all times

Prevents flat spots on the head

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Model safe sleep practices while in the hospital

Hands on practice prior to discharge

Assess readiness to learn

Communicate in a culturally sensitive manner

Provide age-appropriate teaching

Inquire about preferred learning style

Provide in a non-distractive environment

Set mutual goals with parents

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What does a safe sleep environment look like? : reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death. (2014).

Smith, N. (2018). Parent Teaching: Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. CINAHL Nursing Guide.
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