Healthy Mom&Baby

Safe Infant Sleep

Learn how to best care for your baby and keep them safe while they’re sleeping. Develop a consistent routine that builds lifelong positive sleep experiences.

Video Monitoring Technology and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death

by: Brea N. Onokpise, MPH, LCCE, MCHES®

Every year in the U.S., about 3,400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly before their first birthday. Oftentimes, this occurs when baby is asleep or resting in their sleeping area. Although...

Fathers are Key Players in Breastfeeding and Safe Infant Sleep

by: AWHONN Editorial Staff

It’s highly likely that the father of your baby spends more time engaged in childrearing activities than your father or grandfather did. This positive trend has tripled in the past...

Healthy Sleep Habits Right from the Start

by: Sharon C. Hitchcock, DNP, RNC-MNN

Setting good sleep habits with baby from birth is critical for both baby’s safety and your sanity. It may be months before your baby sleeps through the night so use...

Pediatricians Update Safe Infant Sleep Guidelines

by: Carolyn Cockey, MLS, LCCE, CAE

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its safe sleep guidelines for infants for the first time in more than five years, emphasizing that babies should sleep on their backs...

Infant Sleep Safety: Babies Need Their Own Space

by: Sharon C. Hitchcock, DNP, RNC-MNN

The safest place for your baby to sleep is in their own crib or bassinet, free of any bumpers or blankets, or loose bedding or toys that could impede their...

ABCs of Safe Baby Sleep

ABCs of Safe Baby Sleep

by: Sharon C. Hitchcock, DNP, RNC-MNN

Did you know experts worldwide think most Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other infant sleep-related deaths are preventable? Here in the U.S. we have one of the highest rates,...

15 Safe Sleep Tips for Baby

15 Safe Sleep Tips for Baby

by: Sharon C. Hitchcock, DNP, RNC-MNN

Follow these recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics to keep your baby safe whenever and wherever baby’s sleeping  See also: What’s New with Safe Infant Sleep? Safe Sleep Tips...

15 Safe Sleep Tips for Baby

Keep Your Baby Close While Sleeping

by: Melanie H. Weaver, RN, MSN, APRN-CNM

Keep Your Baby Close While Sleeping Sleep is a luxury you won’t get much of once your baby is born. And if you’re dreaming of peacefully dozing together in the...

Buying The Right Crib For Baby

Buying the Right Crib for Baby

by: Carolyn Cockey, MLS, LCCE, CAE

Babies sleep so much, especially their first year, that your beloved little lamb will actually spend more time in her crib or play yard than she does in your arms...

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