Recommendations for safe sleeping environments for infants and children

doi:10.1093/pch/9.9.659

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“…36 Recliners, cushioned chairs, and makeshift beds are also dangerous, placing infants at higher risk for suffocation or asphyxia. 37 …”

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“… 37 Additionally, they should be advised to stop smoking even before planning to be pregnant. 35 , 37 Smoking has lately been recognised as the most important current modifiable risk factor in reducing the risk of SIDS. Furthermore, infants exposed to smoke during pregnancy are more likely to be born preterm and with low birth weight.…”

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“…beds are also dangerous, placing infants at higher risk for suffocation or asphyxia. 37 Investigation into their social habits revealed that 4.8% smoked either during antenatal or post-natal care, while 36.6% were found to have at least one smoker at home. Maternal smoking is positively correlated with worsening arousal processes, which increase the risks of SIDS.…”

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“…[38][39][40] Smoker pregnant women should be informed that both prenatal and post-natal (through passive smoking) smoking are high-risk factors for SIDS. 37 Additionally, they should be advised to stop smoking even before planning to be pregnant. 35,37 Smoking has lately been recognised as the most important current modifiable risk factor in reducing the risk of SIDS.…”

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Factors Associated with Safe Infant Sleep Practices in Saudi Arabia

Al-Shehri¹,

Almozaai²,

Kariri³

et al. 2021

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Purpose To assess mothers’ approaches to infant sleep practices. Patients and Methods A cross-sectional survey study was conducted on mothers with babies aged below five months who were attending paediatric clinics between November 1st, 2020, and January 5th, 2021, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results A total of 522 mothers participated in this study. A total of 38.9% practised exclusive formula feeding. A total of 61.9% of the participants practised the supine position. The majority (93.3%) of the mothers shared a room with their babies, while 34.7% shared a bed. Only 6.9% did not use any soft bedding. Age was a significant predictor associated with participant practices regarding sleeping and feeding positions (p < 0.05). Having two or more children was associated with improper sleeping practices (p < 0.05). Being non-Saudi and having a university degree or higher were associated with having a higher risk of unsafe practices regarding bed-sharing (p < 0.05). On the other hand, being contacted by a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare worker about safe sleep practices were an important factor that influenced safe practices regarding feeding (p < 0.05). Receiving care at a private hospital was associated with safer practices regarding sleeping position and bed-sharing (p < 0.05). Conclusion We observed high-risk sleeping practices among Saudi mothers. This includes using soft bedding and unsafe sleeping positions. The importance of this study lies in the future implementation of this result through public health measures aimed at at-risk populations.

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“…36 Recliners, cushioned chairs, and makeshift beds are also dangerous, placing infants at higher risk for suffocation or asphyxia. 37 …”

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Factors Associated with Safe Infant Sleep Practices in Saudi Arabia

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Almozaai²,

Kariri³

et al. 2021

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“…91 , 92 , 93 Infants must always be placed on their back when sleeping. 91 , 92 , 94 Prone sleeping (i.e. sleeping on their tummy) is not advised.…”

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