sids_flashcards
1
Q
How should infants be put to sleep to prevent SIDS?
A
Infants should be put to sleep on their back.
2
Q
What environmental factor should be avoided to prevent SIDS?
A
Avoid overheating.
3
Q
What is the recommended sleeping position in the cot to prevent SIDS?
A
‘Feet to foot’ position, i.e., feet at the foot of the cot.
4
Q
What should be avoided in the infant’s environment to prevent SIDS?
A
No smoking exposure.
5
Q
Where should the baby sleep for the first 6 months to prevent SIDS?
A
In the parents’ bedroom.
6
Q
When should the baby not be in the parents’ bed to prevent SIDS?
A
When parents are tired, have taken alcohol, sedative medicines, or drugs.
7
Q
What is the ideal feeding method to help prevent SIDS?
A
Breastfeeding.
