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Provide proper bedding: a firm infant mattress free of pillows, stuffed animals or comforters that could block your baby's airway. Crib bumpers should be securely fastened to the bars.
2
Lay your newborn down on his back, not his stomach. Research suggests that this position may lower the risk of SIDS.
3
Ask your pediatrician about alternate sleeping positions if your baby was a preemie who experienced respiratory distress or if your baby has a gastroesophageal reflux.
Lay your newborn down on his back, not his stomach. Research suggests that this position may lower the risk of SIDS.
3
Ask your pediatrician about alternate sleeping positions if your baby was a preemie who experienced respiratory distress or if your baby has a gastroesophageal reflux.
4
Consider purchasing a newborn sleep pillow to keep your baby from rolling from his back or side to his stomach. Discuss this idea with your doctor.
Consider purchasing a newborn sleep pillow to keep your baby from rolling from his back or side to his stomach. Discuss this idea with your doctor.
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Avoid covering your baby with a blanket. Instead, put him in a sleeper suit that will keep him warm without blankets.
Avoid covering your baby with a blanket. Instead, put him in a sleeper suit that will keep him warm without blankets.
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