Breastfeeding for at least two months ‘can halve SIDS risk’
Breastfeeding for at least two months cuts a baby ’s risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) almost in half, suggests new international study that is the first to determine the duration necessary to provide such protection. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - October 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Why Babies Shouldn't Sleep Face Down
Research has uncovered a developmental abnormality in babies that has been directly linked to cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 30, 2017 Category: Disability Tags: Children and Youth Source Type: news
Breastfeeding for two months halves risk of SIDS, study finds
(University of Virginia Health System) Breastfeeding for at least two months cuts a baby's risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome almost in half, a sweeping new international study has found. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 30, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Now we know why babies shouldn't sleep face down
(University of Adelaide) A developmental abnormality in babies -- especially in premature babies and in boys -- has for the first time been directly linked to cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 25, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Generation Grandparent: Fear the Blanket, Not the Germs
Babies haven ’ t changed, but parenting standards have. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - October 9, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: PAULA SPAN Tags: Babies and Infants Parenting Grandparents Cribs (Baby Beds) Baby Foods Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Source Type: news
Her baby died without explanation the day before Mother's Day
Dana Rennie of Berwick, N.S., is raising awareness about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and money for research after her healthy baby suddenly stopped breathing in her sleep. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - September 22, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Nova Scotia Source Type: news
Congenital Heart Disease and Sudden Infant/Perinatal Death Congenital Heart Disease and Sudden Infant/Perinatal Death
Despite modern advances in maternal-infant care, the basic pathobiology of sudden infant death syndrome has proved difficult to determine.Journal of Clinical Pathology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
SIDS research confirms changes in babies' brain chemistry
(University of Adelaide) University of Adelaide researchers have confirmed that abnormalities in a common brain chemical are linked to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 14, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
New software turns mobile-phone accessory into breathing monitor
(The Optical Society) Researchers have developed new software that makes it possible to use low-cost, thermal cameras attached to mobile phones to track how fast a person is breathing. This type of mobile thermal imaging could be used for monitoring breathing problems in elderly people living alone, people suspected of having sleep apnea or babies at risk for sudden infant death syndrome. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 13, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Older babies 'sleep better' in their own room
Conclusion
This study seems to show that parents of infants aged 6 to 12 months who sleep in a separate room report better infant sleep outcomes, such as sleep times and sleep duration, than parents who keep their infant in the same room or bed.
These findings are similar to a study covered in June 2017, which found "independent sleepers" slept for longer aged nine months than room-sharers.
But there are some considerations that need to be taken into account:
This questionnaire-based study didn't follow infants over a long period of time, so we only know about their sleep behaviours and patterns at one particu...
Source: NHS News Feed - September 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pregnancy/child Source Type: news
Too Many Babies Still Placed on Stomach to Sleep
Pediatric experts recommend infants always sleep on their backs to avoid SIDSSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Infant and Newborn Care, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - August 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Charity concerned at claims baby boxes reduce ‘cot death’
A national charity that works to reduce the rates of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has revealed concerns about the increasing popularity of “baby boxes”. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 4, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Cot death charity raises doubts over baby boxes
A charity says it will not endorse baby boxes, as there is "no evidence" they reduce cot death. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - August 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cot death charity raises concerns over baby boxes
A charity says it will not endorse baby boxes, as there is "no evidence" they reduce cot death. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - August 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cot death charity raises concerns over 'baby boxes'
The concept originates from Finland, where new parents are given a cardboard box, which can be used as a bed, filled with baby products and a mattress. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 2, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
