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"Study Exposes Alarming Risks of Co-Sleeping for Infant Safety"

A recent study by the CDC found that nearly 70% of infant deaths were due to co-sleeping, with 59.5% of infants who died suddenly sleeping with someone else at the time. The study, which looked at over 7,500 sudden unexpected infant deaths, revealed that soft bedding and sharing a bed with an adult were common factors. Dr. Marc Siegel emphasized the dangers of unsafe sleep habits and stressed the importance of firm sleep surfaces and avoiding loose bedding and soft items in the child's sleep space. The American Academy of Pediatrics provided specific guidelines for safe sleeping, including placing infants on their backs in a dedicated sleep space and avoiding smoking.

via Fox News|

#cdc-study #co-sleeping #health

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"Medical Professionals Reveal Alarming Indicators of Rising Child Mortality Rates"

Pediatricians in Erie County, New York, have reported an "unusual number" of childhood deaths related to respiratory illness and unsafe sleep practices. From August to September, six children aged 3 or younger are suspected to have died due to respiratory issues. The doctors emphasized the importance of recognizing signs of respiratory distress in children, such as nasal flaring, wheezing, and rapid breathing, and urged parents and caregivers to seek medical help promptly. They also highlighted the significance of safe sleep practices, including placing babies alone on their backs in cribs and maintaining a reasonable room temperature.

via WIVB.com - News 4|

#child-deaths #health #pediatricians

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Study reveals fathers' inadequate support for infant sleep and breastfeeding.

A new study focusing solely on the father's involvement in an infant's life shows that fathers play a crucial role in infant sleep and breastfeeding, and highlights the need for bolstered parental leave policies in the United States. The study revealed that only 16% of dads followed all the recommended safe sleeping practices for infants, and many could do more to support mothers who breastfeed. The research also found racial disparities in sleep practices, with Black fathers less likely than White fathers to follow those practices.

via CNN|

#breastfeeding #fathers #health

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Biological factors linked to sudden infant death syndrome

Researchers have found that the serotonin 2A/C receptor is altered in sudden infant death cases compared to control cases of infant deaths, supporting the idea that a biological abnormality in some infants makes them vulnerable to death under certain circumstances. The study suggests that sudden infant death syndrome occurs when a child is in a critical period of cardiorespiratory development, faces an outside stressor, and has a biological abnormality that makes them vulnerable to respiratory challenges while sleeping. Safe sleep practices remain critical as there is currently no means to identify infants with biological abnormalities in the serotonergic system.

via Medical Xpress|

#biological-abnormality #health #infant-mortality