Is it dangerous for babies to sleep in bed?

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thi My Linh - Neonatologist - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

1. Newborns sleeping in bed can be dangerous

According to an investigation by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit consumer-tracking organization, a type of infant bed known as a bed-sleeper has been linked to at least 12 infant deaths. born. These types of beds, designed to allow infants to sleep with their parents, are not federally regulated. And therefore, they do not meet the safety guidelines for sleeping. Consumer Reports reviewed sleeper incident data provided by the Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Foundation has identified five other deaths related to sleepers in unspecified beds and seven deaths, occurring between 2012 and 2018, involving certain types of bedding:
Baby Delight Snuggle Nest SwaddleMe By Your Side Sleeper (manufactured by the SUMMER brand) DockATot To date, there is no direct evidence as to what caused these deaths. But news of the deaths has raised alarm bells among medical professionals, who say the products don't meet safe sleep guidelines established by the Academy of Pediatrics. USA.

The investigation found that many of these sleepers had soft mattresses and surfaces, posing a suffocation risk. Additionally, infant sleeping in a bed is in contrast to recommendations for safe infant sleep, which state that infants should not share a bed with caregivers. Although, putting babies to sleep in a shared bed is easier for nursing mothers and promotes parent-child bonding.
But sharing a bed can be dangerous. An adult bed may not be safe for an infant. The parent can roll over the baby, the baby can suffocate in the bed, or the baby can get stuck between the mattress and the wall or headboard. A child may even fall out of bed. Studies show that sharing a bed increases the risk of sudden death in SIDS infants, especially for babies whose mothers smoke.

Instead, enjoy the benefits of sleeping close to your baby by sharing a room, which means creating an infant's sleeping space near your bed, but not in yours. You can keep your baby close to you by sleeping in a bassinet or crib. A bassinet or crib is placed next to the parent's bed so that the baby is within reach of the parent but still in the child's safe space.

2. Should babies sleep in a bassinet or crib?

It's a personal need, but a bassinet or crib has a number of advantages for an infant. When babies are young, sleeping in a full-size bassinet or crib will be appropriate and may look especially uncomfortable in a bassinet or crib without blankets or blankets, not recommended for babies sleeping because they increase the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).
You can also consider the size of the crib or crib. If space is limited, a properly sized crib or crib makes it easier for your baby to sleep in the same room as you. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that babies sleep in the same room as their parents (though not in the same bed), as this is thought to reduce the risk of SIDS, and also make the evenings easier for children. breastfeeding mothers.

Portability is another advantage of a bassinet or crib. Besides, cribs and cribs are made to be easily moved to another room, so you can change the baby's bedroom more conveniently.
If you use a cradle or cradle, make sure that these products are well supported at the bottom so that it does not collapse. And it should have a wide base to keep it from tipping over. Keeping in mind the manufacturer's weight and size limits, make sure to transfer your baby to a crib when he's too old.
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Reference source: babycenter.com