PEPE - ENCOURAGE and support mum, so baby is breastfed Again it's all about protecting baby's breathing." So it's important to place baby in his or her own baby bed. We need to make sure that baby cannot become wedged under or in between anything and that there is nothing that can block baby's airway. "Where we place our baby to sleep is really important. PEPE - PLACE baby in his or her own baby bed (TAHA Well Pacific Mother & Infant Service, NZ, 2014) This video demonstrates safe sleeping practices for families to place baby to sleep, and to help prevent Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI), in particular, accidental suffocation. Although for some babies the cause of death is never found, most deaths happen when the babies are sleeping in an unsafe way. There are things that we can do to protect our babies. Sudden unexpected death is a risk to babies until they are about 12 months old, but most deaths can be prevented. Here are videos to learn more about preventing babies from dying suddenly during sleep. In summer, keep their room cool and use lighter layers.
A good rule of thumb is to dress your baby in one more layer of clothing than you would wear to stay warm. In the cooler months, dress your baby in warmer layers rather than adding more blankets to their bed – too many layers can make your baby too hot. Breast milk also provides nutrients and antibodies to protect your baby. Like immunisations, breastfeeding helps to keep your baby healthy and strong which can help them sleep safely through the night. If possible, breastfeed your baby or support mum to breastfeed.
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Immunisations are free and can be organised through your GP or Well Child provider. Immunisation helps to keep your baby healthy and strong. Make your home and car smokefree – it’s best for baby, best for you and best for your whānau. Second-hand smoke can make your baby sick and increases their risk of dying in their sleep. If you don't have a baby bed, you may be able to get a Special Needs Grant (external link) from Work and Income to buy one. It’s recommended that you keep your baby in the same room as you or the person looking after them at night until they are at least 6 months old. It’s safest for baby to sleep in their own cot, bassinet or other baby bed, such as a pēpi-pod (external link) or wahakura (woven flax bassinet). Make sure there is nothing in the bed that might cover their face (eg, a bumper pad or toys), lift their head (eg, a pillow) or choke them (eg, a teething necklace). Make sure the gaps between your cot bars are no bigger than 50mm–90mm to prevent your baby getting caught between them. Check there are no gaps between the mattress and side of the cot or bassinet and use tightly fitted sheets. Make sure their sleeping area is safeĮnsure your baby’s mattress is firm, flat and fits their cot or bassinet firmly. If you’re worried about your baby developing a flat head, turn their head to alternate sides with each sleep. Keep their head clear of blankets and their cot free from toys or other objects they can suffocate on. Put your baby to sleep on their back near the end of their cot, bassinet or pēpi-pod so they can’t wriggle down.
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