The Dangers of Sofa Sleeping for Babies
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
“Naptime” — the word is music to a sleep-deprived parent’s ears. But when choosing a spot to put your baby down for a snooze, there’s one place in particular you should avoid: the sofa.
A study published in the November issue of Pediatrics examined more than 9,000 infant sleep-related deaths from 2004 to 2012 and found that more than 1,000 of the babies died while sleeping on the sofa. Infants age 0-3 months accounted for 72 percent of those deaths.
In many of these cases, the infant was sharing the sofa with another person.
When it comes to your baby's naptime, here are some basic safety tips to keep in mind:
Contributed by: Patrick S. Pasquariello Jr., MD
Categories: Health Tips, Sleep