Preventing SIDS Giveaway
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to commentor #87: Lena!
As I sit here watching Kaila sleep peacefully in her crib, I just can’t imagine my life without her. That’s why it just breaks my heart to hear about how many infants die each year from SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
Most parents already know about placing their babies on their backs when lying them down. However, did you know that overheating is another major cause of SIDS? With the cold winter months upon us, our first thought is to keep our babies toasty warm with thick blankets but the CJ Foundation recommends the use of wearable blankets and sleep-sacks in place of traditional blankets to keep infants warm while sleeping.
aden + anais, creator of the original muslin swaddling blanket and unique muslin cotton sleeping bags, is proudly sponsoring the CJ Foundation for SIDS and their continuing efforts to educate parents about the importance of not over-bundling and over-heating their infants. Each aden + anais® product is made of 100% breathable muslin cotton, which allows baby’s body temperature to adjust naturally.
The CJ Foundation recently launched its Sleep in Safety, Grow in Style (SSGS) campaign to help educate parents about the importance of designing safe sleeping environments for babies. aden + anais® is working to help the CJ Foundation inform parents of the many ways they can keep their baby safe. While over-heating is one risk-factor for SIDS, SSGS and aden + anais seek to educate parents about this and the other risk-reducing, precautionary practices:
- Consider the use of fans to increases ventilation
- Room temperature should be comfortable for a lightly-clothed adult, approximately 61-67 degree Fahrenheit
- Cribs should be totally free of all loose blankets, stuffed animals and crib bumpers
- Lay baby to sleep in an improved crib, on a firm mattress; do not let the baby sleep on soft things, like a couch, pillow, sheepskin, foam pad or waterbed
- No smoking when pregnant or near baby
- If possible, breastfeed baby
- Offer a pacifier at bedtime
- Co-sleeping should be in the same room but not the same bed or other sleep surface as parents
In another study published in the The Journal of the American Medical Association, it was founded that SIDS could also be caused by low production of serotonin in the brainstem. This means that there may be a way to predict which infants would be more suseptible to SIDS and for those familes to take extra caution.
With more education and research, hopefully we can prevent any more tragic losses as a result of SIDS.
WIN IT!
aden + anais has generously donated a Cozy Sleeping Bag (winner’s choice) to one lucky person. To enter:
Just stop by aden + anais before midnight, Feb 12th and check out their Cozy Sleeping Bags.- Then come back and mention in comments which one you’d like to win. That’s it!
- A random winner will be selected and notified via email shortly thereafter.
- The winner will then have 2 days to claim their prize.
To earn extra entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket but you must leave a separate comment for each one.
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- Help me win the Wash Them Grow contest.
- Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to aden + anais.
This giveaway is open to US & Canadian addresses. Good luck!
This post was written for The CJ Foundation and aden+anais who provided the item for review and giveaway. I was not compensated in any way except for the complimentary product. By entering this giveaway, you are acknowledging that you have read, understood, and agree to our disclosure policy.
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