Rate of Infant Deaths Tripled Because of This
by Sandee Gruner
Nov 23, 2018
The death rate from asphyxia – a lack of oxygen – has more than doubled for Kansas infants in just three years. According to a report published by the Kansas State Child Death Review Board, co-bedding was found to be one of the common
causes of death among many 2016 incidents.
The safest place for your baby to sleep remains in a crib free from clutter like blankets and stuffed animals.
ABCs of Safe Sleep for Young Children:
A. alone
B. on their back
C. in an uncluttered crib
In a recent interview with The Wichita Eagle, Christy Schunn, director of the KIDS Network said, “One of the things we ask parents to do is plan for the night, to make a sleeping plan: What am I going to do when the baby wakes up in the middle of the night so that we don’t put them in the bed with them?”
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Sandee Gruner
Sandee Gruner is a full-time working mom with a love for writing and communications. She resides in Southern California with her husband and two children, where she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring local attractions and volunteering.
