Napping is necessary for children, but there are a number of things you should absolutely avoid while they sleep. Some of which can be fatal for them.
Nap time is a very important time for children. At home, at the crèche or at school, the little ones need more rest than the adults and the nap saves the parents from crises, tantrums when they are tired. Sometimes children fall asleep in the car or on the sofa and for fear of waking them up, you prefer not to change them and just put them in their bed. Honestly, we understand why…
doctors from the instagram account @cprkids revealed some warnings for parents who put their child to sleep without changing them. We do not necessarily suspect it, but certain practices can be fatal for children. If your little one wears a hoodie at nap time or any other item of clothing that might cover his head, it’s a big danger. Doctors explain why.
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Nap: why this practice can be deadly
If you put your child to bed with a garment that could cover his head, it increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome as explained by doctors: “Keeping your baby’s head and face uncovered while sleeping reduces the risk of sudden and unexpected death, including sudden infant death syndrome.” A hoodie, beanie or hat can quickly get on your child’s face and make it hard to breathe. In addition, doctors explain that by covering your baby’s head, his body temperature will rise sharply and this is also a fatal risk for him!
High or very low temperatures require a lot of vigilance from parents. In the event of a heat wave, for example, you should avoid putting a fan in front of the baby while he is sleeping. The little ones are not able to regulate their body temperature on their own, so wide variations are dangerous for him. Conversely, when it’s very cold, it’s also not good to cover your child too much or to push the radiators in his room. While your child sleeps, he recovers but he is also vulnerable, it is better to be vigilant!
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Zoé is on a work-study program, she joined the aufeminin team in September 2022, she writes for the parenting section. Committed and curious, Zoé likes to write to advance…