sudden infant death syndrome

Study: Parents not following safe sleep advice for infants

2017-04-04T18:37:33+00:00August 18th, 2016|Tags: , , , , , |

Many infants are sleeping in unsafe positions and locations, especially if they are moved in the middle of the night, according to a new study. Researchers found parents are shirking safe sleep practices for babies even when being video recorded. “Although safe sleep messages have been emphasized for years, our data suggest that parents [...]

Swaddling and SIDS: About that alarming study …

2018-06-12T19:08:41+00:00May 13th, 2016|Tags: , , , , |

Swaddling, the art of snugly wrapping an infant in a garment for warmth and security, is a go-to for sleep-deprived parents the world over. Baby expert upon sleep guru upon wise grandma will recommend it. It's the first of the storied "5 S's" in the "Happiest Baby" method, parenting guru Harvey Karp's technique for [...]