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March of Dimes SIDS and Safe Sleeping

March of Dimes SIDS and Safe Sleeping. SIDS and Safe Sleeping. The Impact of Low Birth Weight. Babies born too soon or too small have a greater risk for SIDS. Back To Sleep – Safe Sleeping Position. All You Need to Create a Safe Sleep Environment is: The CRIB The Firm MATTRESS

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March of Dimes SIDS and Safe Sleeping

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  1. March of DimesSIDS and Safe Sleeping

  2. SIDS and Safe Sleeping

  3. The Impact of Low Birth Weight Babies born too soon or too small have a greater risk for SIDS

  4. Back To Sleep –Safe Sleeping Position • All You Need toCreate a Safe SleepEnvironment is: • The CRIB • The Firm MATTRESS • The TIGHTLY FITTED Sheet • The BABY • Nothing More!!!

  5. Back to Sleep –Stomach to Play

  6. Simple,SafeCrib isBest

  7. Steer Clear of Extra Gearin the Crib!

  8. “Feet to Foot” Baby’s Feet PlacedToward the Foot of the Crib

  9. A Safe Blanket for Baby is: • Tucked at3 sides • Lightweight • Chest Down

  10. When At Home Leave the Swaddle Alone

  11. Help Your Baby Keep His CoolKeep room between 68-75 degrees Fahrenheit

  12. Dress Baby in Lightweight Layers for Sleeping

  13. Sneak A Peek!

  14. Smoking is Always Trouble Keep tobacco smoke away BEFORE and AFTER baby is born!!!

  15. A Crib or Bassinet Protects your Baby Best!!! Co-sleeping is an adult activity!

  16. Seeing Double???Safe sleep keeps twins out of trouble • Twins have a higher risk of SIDS • Safest for babies, even twins, to have their own sleep places • Safe alternative is two cribs

  17. Breastfeed yourBaby for a Healthy Startin Life • Encourage Breastfeeding • Put baby back in safe place to sleep

  18. Let’s Review • Back to Sleep • Simple, Safe Crib • Steer Clear of Extra Gear • Feet to Foot • Keep Room Cool (68-75 degrees) • Sneak a Peak • No Smoking

  19. Learning Evaluation Choose the best answer for each of the following questions! GOOD LUCK!!!

  20. What is SIDS? Circle all that apply • Suffocation • Preventable death of a baby • Sudden unexpected death of a baby • All of the above

  21. The safest sleep position for a baby is… Circle all that apply • On the tummy • On the side • On the back • While sitting

  22. It is NOT safe for a baby to sleep in a… Circle all that apply • Car seat or swing • Crib or bassinet by himself • Bed with brothers or sisters • Bed with mom or dad

  23. “Back to Sleep” means…

  24. For more information, Contact… Healthy Start Program (850) 595-6641

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