Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or 'cot death' is a sudden and unexplained death of a healthy baby. Unsafe sleeping is one of the leading causes of SIDS. Despite all the warnings and public education campaigns about SIDS, it's been found that many parents still do not adhere to safe-sleep recommendations for their babies. A recent study from…
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Swaddling your baby to sleep has potential dangers – new study
The verdict is in, and the conclusion is that swaddling your baby to sleep has potential dangers. Traditionally, moms found that wrapping up their newborns in light fabric, comforts and helps them sleep better; but a recent study has linked this practice with an increase in the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Researchers at the University of Bristol, in…
