Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants
(SUDI)
previously Sudden Infant Death Syndrome death in infants (SIDS)
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/sudden-unexpected-death-in-infants-sudi-and-sids
DO's to mitigate risk
Risk of (higher after parental OH or drugs)
previously Sudden Infant Death Syndrome death in infants (SIDS)
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/sudden-unexpected-death-in-infants-sudi-and-sids
DO's to mitigate risk
- Sleep baby on the back from birth
- The head and face should be uncovered
- Keep the baby smoke free, before and after birth
- Provide a safe sleeping environment every time
- They should sleep in their own safe sleeping place, in the same room, for the first six to twelve months
Risk of (higher after parental OH or drugs)
- Being laid upon by an unaware parent
- Being edged between the mattress and pillows or the wall
- Becoming entrapped in bed railings
- Becoming covered with adult sheets, blankets and duvets
- Improves breastfeeding
- Improves maternal sleep
- Enhances bonding between mother and infant
- Improves infant settling