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The Truth
Behind The Back Sleep Position For Infants
By Jason Rickard
The present threat of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) among infants
has created a stir not only to mothers, but to medical experts as well.
Over the years, modern science have been looking for better sleeping
position that can prevent such tragedy.
Among babies, sleeping on
one’s back is recommended as
opposed to sleeping on one’s stomach. It has been a popular
myth that when
are
allowed to sleep on their
backs, they are most likely to choke. This is actually not the case.
Most
do
vomit or spit during sleep.
When this happens, some believed that
are
prone to choking when they
are in a back sleep position. The truth is -
involuntarily
swallow any fluid
they produce while in sleep. Doctors state that there has been no
instance where such incidents were increased with such sleeping
position.
A distinguished medical
organization, the American Academy of
Pediatrics, recommended infants to sleep on their backs. Medical
experts attest that the back sleep position can decrease
the risk of SIDS. Modern research shows that the chances of acquiring
SIDS among children were lowered dramatically by almost 40% each year
if such sleeping position was implemented. It is actually beneficial
for
if
they are in this position as
they can easily move their arms and legs.
Babies who are 2- 4 months old are likely to shift positions, put them
back to the back sleep position by carefully rolling them over. Another
option is to carefully swaddle them in a comfortable blanket to prevent
them from sleeping on their stomach. You can also get one of those
special swaddling blankets available in the market.
At first, your
may
find it uncomfortable to
sleep on their backs because they naturally sleep on their stomachs. It
would be the parents’ or the guardians’
responsibilities to train them in the back sleep position. With enough
practice, they would eventually make it a sleeping habit. When training
your babies, remember to remind your relatives or babysitters who might
put your child into sleep in case of your absence.
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