A hot baby is an unhappy baby, resulting in poor sleep, excessive sweating and a possible heat rash. Even more importantly however, overheating is a known sleep environment factor that can contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS. As the winter months approach, understanding the serious risk factor of…
The “Back to Sleep” campaign of the mid-1990’s was the start of the Safe Sleep movement in America. It was a watershed event for the welfare and safety of our nation’s babies. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), the basis for the “Back to Sleep” campaign was: “Evidence…
Recently an article appeared in the Parenting section of the New York Times entitled “What Causes SIDS”. It was written by health and science freelance writer Carrie Arnold. Every parent and grandparent should read the article to have a better understanding of the SIDS phenomenon and the prevailing theories of…
The Child Care industry in the US has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past several decades as more and more young parents find themselves working to support their families. Child/Home Care Centers are now responsible for the welfare and safe keeping of approximately one third of our…
Since 1931, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has been working tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of American babies. As the world’s most preeminent authority on infant welfare and safety, the AAP’s opinions and recommendations regarding infant safety have been adopted by numerous countries around the world. They…