A drive in the car seems to be the perfect trick to get even the fussiest baby to sleep. So it is not surprise that many babies are brought into child care still sound asleep in their car seats, but the car seat is not where they should stay. Unfortunately this alarming new trend of leaving babies to sleep in their car seats rather than moving them to safe sleeping environments is putting babies at risk of more than just a sore neck. A new study by Harvard Medical School and Mass. General Hospital for children has discovered that children sleeping in car seats had oxygen levels dropping below 95%. The semi upright position of a car seat compresses an infant’s lungs, and is likely responsible for the decrease in oxygen. Care seats are wonderful at keeping babies safe in a moving vehicle, but they are not a replacement for a safe sleeping environment. Babies need to sleep in a safe crib, port-a-crib or pack-and –play. Always remember that a safe sleeping environment is about more than comfort or convenience it is about saving babies lives! Babies should always sleep in a safe sleeping environment free of pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals positioned on their backs. Every Sleep counts.
If you have any questions about safe sleep environments or would like help making sure your sleep environment is safe please contact Child Care Solutions.
For more information about the study mentioned in this blog check click here
For more information about safe sleep check out the First Candle website
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Car Seats Are Not Cribs!
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