Can a sleeping child be left alone at home? Should there be a pillow in the baby's crib? What about toys? What position should a child be in to sleep safely? What else should you keep in mind? The answers to these questions are in this article.
Be near
Thus, it is possible to react quickly if the child wakes up at night. In the first few months of life, the baby will sleep more comfortably in the same room as his parents.
Ventilate the bedroom
It is easier to breathe fresh air. The temperature in the baby's bedroom should not be too high (about 20 degrees).
Remove the pillow
Pillows, fluffy blankets and large toys are a threat - if a child rests their face against them, breathing problems may occur. For a baby, it is enough to have a moderately firm mattress and a light blanket.
Monitor safety
There should be no cords, cables or other similar things near the crib. The straps on clothes or on the crib should be very short so that the baby cannot wind them even on the wrist.
Remove small items
The crib should be checked regularly for various small items. After all, a baby can accidentally swallow something.
Lay the baby on its back or side
The infant should sleep on its back or side. He can sleep on his tummy only under the supervision of his parents.
be careful
Although a 2-3 month old baby cannot move on its own, you never know when he will make his first lift in his life. So never leave your baby out of the crib alone.
Keep animals out of the bedroom
The child may be allergic to wool. Moreover, it can be dangerous. Even the calmest dog may be interested in a child's hand sticking out between the bars.
No smoking in the house
Secondhand smoke destroys the respiratory system and can lead to serious breathing problems. Therefore, never smoke in the house and forbid others to do so. Smoking in another room is also not an option - the smoke spreads throughout the house.
Consider whether to sleep with your child
With parents, the baby feels safe and sleeps more peacefully. It is easier to feed it at night so you can get more sleep. However, there are a few important rules to follow. Do not take your baby to bed if: you are sleeping very soundly; you sleep restlessly, tossing and turning from side to side; smoke cigarettes; you have taken alcohol; you are taking strong medications.
