Baby in a Box? Free Cardboard Bassinets Encourage Safe Sleeping
A new program in New Jersey aims to reduce infant mortality by distributing tens of thousands of so-called baby boxes. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: LISA W. FODERARO Tags: Cribs (Baby Beds) Infant Mortality New Jersey Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Cooper University Hospital (Camden, NJ) Philadelphia (Pa) Source Type: news
This Japanese Stress Trick Turns You Into A Human Burrito
If you’re feeling next-level stressed, perhaps consider going back to basics. Like infancy.
A Japanese trend called “Otonamaki,” a process where adults are wrapped tightly in fabric, has recently gained popularity overseas as a therapeutic tool. The activity is based on swaddling, a method used on babies to mimic the safety and security of a mother’s womb.
The activity was developed by a midwife based in Kyoto as a way to also help new mothers overcome postpartum pain. Proponents of Otonamaki claim that technique focuses on working and warming the muscles. One mother who tried it seemed to agree, t...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 2, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
These Centuries-Old Flax Baby Beds Are Helping To Prevent Infant Deaths
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Sarah DiGiulio is The Huffington Post’s sleep reporter. You can contact her at sarah.digiulio@huffingtonpost.com.
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Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 1, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
These Centuries-Old Flax Baby Beds Are Helping To Prevent Infant Deaths
This reporting is brought to you by HuffPost’s health and science platform, The Scope. Like us on Facebook and Twitter and tell us your story: scopestories@huffingtonpost.com.
Sarah DiGiulio is The Huffington Post’s sleep reporter. You can contact her at sarah.digiulio@huffingtonpost.com.
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Source: Science - The Huffington Post - February 1, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Safe sleep guideline adherence in nationwide marketing of infant cribs and products - Kreth M, Shikany T, Lenker C, Troxler RB.
BACKGROUND: Sudden infant death syndrome and sleep-related sudden unexpected infant death remain leading causes of infant mortality in the United States despite 4 safe sleep guideline restatements over the previous 24 years. Advertising and retail crib dis... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 26, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Protein monitors lung volume, regulates breathing
A new study might help shed light on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in human babies, which is thought to be associated with dysfunctional airway sensory neurons. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 23, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
TSRI study: Protein monitors lung volume and regulates breathing
(Scripps Research Institute) The researchers said this study might help shed light on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in human babies, which is thought to be associated with dysfunctional airway sensory neurons. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 22, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Baby Crib Ads Show Unsafe Practices, Study Says
Fluffy toys, tummy-sleeping and bumper pads are linked to sudden infant death syndrome (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - December 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Baby Crib Ads Show Unsafe Practices, Study Says
Fluffy toys, tummy-sleeping and bumper pads are linked to sudden infant death syndromeSource: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Safety, Infant and Newborn Care, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - December 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Baby Crib Ads Show Unsafe Practices, Study Says
MONDAY, Dec. 19, 2016 -- Baby crib advertisements and store displays often demonstrate unsafe sleep environments that increase an infant ' s risk of sudden infant death syndrome, a new study reports.
About two of every five print ads show a crib setup... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 19, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Confusion over SIDS, SUDI and an undetermined cause of death in infants
A group of physicians who live and work in Nunavut and describe themselves as an advocate for patients released an explainer about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and how to help prevent it. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - December 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/North Source Type: news
Australian researchers find victims of sudden infant death syndrome have lower levels of orexin
Young victims of sudden infant death syndrome have been found to have lower levels of a protein called orexin, researchers based in Australia have found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Smoke + hot temperatures = increased SIDS risk
Researchers are a step closer to understanding why cigarette smoke exposure during pregnancy may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). SIDS is the unexplained, sudden death of a child younger than one year of age. A new study finds that prenatal cigarette smoke exposure in rats affected breathing responses and immune function of their offspring. Breathing and immune function are further negatively affected by high room temperatures. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 15, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Rest Easy: Should Your Baby Really Sleep in the Same Room as You?
A look at the data behind new guidelines should reassure exhausted parents. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: CLAIRE CAIN MILLER and AARON E. CARROLL Tags: Infant Mortality Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Sleep American Academy of Pediatrics Source Type: news
The Upshot: Should Your Baby Really Sleep in the Same Room as You?
A look at the data behind new guidelines should reassure exhausted parents. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: CLAIRE CAIN MILLER and AARON E. CARROLL Tags: Infant Mortality Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Sleep American Academy of Pediatrics Source Type: news
