9/26/2023 0 Comments Safe 7 sleepEncourage and support breastfeeding and the gentle handling of baby.When pēpi sleeps on their back, their airway is clear and open and this helps them breathe easier. ![]() They should sleep with their feet to the end of their bed, on a firm flat mattress. Position baby flat on their back to sleep, with their face clear of bedding or anything else.Make sure you keep your baby’s environment – before and after birth – smoke-free. This response in babies is seriously weakened by smoking, especially in pregnancy. Healthy babies have an inbuilt ‘wake up’ response that protects their breathing. There’s a strong link between SUDI and smoking. Eliminate smoking in pregnancy, and protect baby with a smokefree whānau (family), whare (home) and waka (car).It’s also important to make sure your baby has a sober parent/caregiver who is alert to their needs and free from alcohol or drugs. Don't put them directly in the bed with an adult or another child who could accidentally roll over and smother them. Put your baby to sleep in their own safe sleep space – a bassinet or cot, or a wahakura or Pēpi Pod® if you choose to have your baby in bed with you. ![]()
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