Sleeping in an inclined position, such as a rocking chair, can put babies at risk of suffocation. In this respect said Researchers from the Lullaby Trust, a British charity that aims to prevent unexpected deaths in infancy.
Experts announced that the safest option for babies is to sleep on their back. In this case, the child needs to be placed on a hard surface to prevent him from accidentally throwing his head forward. This position increases the risk of narrowing of the delicate airways, which increases the likelihood of sudden infant death syndrome.
Lullaby Trust’s experts also recommend making sure there are no loose sheets, blankets or pillows in the crib. The fact is that some babies who move actively in their sleep often tend to pull the fabric over their heads. It is also associated with an increased risk of drowning. For the same reason, it is not recommended to completely cover the child with a blanket – its upper edge should not be above the shoulder line.
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