Reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

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  1. 5. Babies should share a ____ with their parents for at least the first 6 months of life.
  2. 7. A baby can suffer _____________ if swaddled unsafely or surrounded by blankets.
  3. 8. make sure that the ____ meets current safety guidelines and doesn't have drop down sides.
  4. 9. sudden __________ death of an infant less than one year of age that could be from SIDS or another determined cause.
  5. 11. parents were afraid this to lay babies on their backs because of the risk of __________.
  6. 13. cribs should be free of _______, pillows, toys and other soft items.
  7. 14. Parents should be discouraged from doing this at home.
  8. 15. babies should not share a ___ with their parents.
  9. 17. The _____ plays a very important role in modeling sleep practices that should continue at home.
  10. 19. ______ time is important for bonding with a newborn baby.
  11. 21. a baby is very high risk for ____ if he/she is normally put to sleep on his/her back and then is placed on his/her tummy occasionally.
  12. 22. "Back to sleep" was a campaign that has been replaced by "____ to sleep." Both encourage placing baby on their back every time.
Down
  1. 1. this can occur when a baby is stuck between two surfaces such as a crib and wall.
  2. 2. be careful not to use too many blankets to keep the baby from becoming too ___.
  3. 3. To avoid ___________ place the baby on a firm surface, free from soft blankets, bedding and swaddled or dressed appropriately for sleep.
  4. 4. this reduces the risk of SIDS and SUIDS.
  5. 6. it is important that parents and caregivers ____ to anyone who will care for the baby about how the baby will be put to sleep.
  6. 10. the use of _________ can help to reduce the risk of SIDS but don't have to be forced.
  7. 12. when babies are in this position they have a higher risk of SIDS.
  8. 15. It is important for nurses and healthcare providers to model laying a baby on his or her ____.
  9. 16. mattresses and sleep surfaces for babies should be ______.
  10. 18. _____-time is beneficial for infants to develop arm strength and to help prevent a flat head.
  11. 20. These should not be used at home without the express advice from a healthcare provider.