Injury Prevention and safety
Injury Prevention and safety ( 10 Questions)
Placing the baby on their side to sleep is not safe. The recommended sleep position for infants is on their back to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Using soft bedding, such as pillows and quilts, in the crib increases the risk of suffocation. Infants should sleep on a firm mattress with no soft bedding.
Avoiding the use of bumper pads in the crib is important to prevent the risk of suffocation, entrapment, and strangulation. Bumper pads can pose a hazard to infants.
Elevating one end of the crib for better airflow is not necessary and can create an unsafe sleeping environment for the baby.
A. Placing the baby on their side to sleep is not safe. The recommended sleep position for infants is on their back to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
B. Using soft bedding, such as pillows and quilts, in the crib increases the risk of suffocation. Infants should sleep on a firm mattress with no soft bedding.
C. Avoiding the use of bumper pads in the crib is important to prevent the risk of suffocation, entrapment, and strangulation. Bumper pads can pose a hazard to infants.
D. Elevating one end of the crib for better airflow is not necessary and can create an unsafe sleeping environment for the baby.