Sudden death is one of the biggest concerns of parents and we often talk about this syndrome on the blog. Today we want to bring a study that reminds us that There is a relationship between the baby sleeping on a sofa and the risk of sudden death.
Especially if the baby sleeps for the first time on a surface of this type or if it is accompanied by an adult, cases of sudden infant death syndrome are more possible and frequent.
The study, entitled "Sofas and infant mortality", has been published in the latest issue of the journal "Pediatrics", prepared by researchers at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City (United States).
Data collected between 2004 and 2012 on sleep-related deaths of 7,934 infants under twelve months of age were analyzed and the conclusions indicate that the sofa is a dangerous place for the baby to sleep.
Overall, 12% of deaths occurred while the baby was sleeping on a sofa and, compared to other sleep-related deaths, it was found that these types of deaths were 20% more likely to have an undefined cause , and up to 90% more likely to be classified as suffocation.
Definitely, the sofa is a very dangerous resting surface for children. In addition, the study confirmed that prenatal exposure to tobacco is also among the risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome.
We remind you before finishing that pediatricians point out that the safest way for the baby to sleep is on his back, in his crib near the parents' bed. For the colecho, there are some basic safety standards, and among them is Do not sleep with the baby on a sofa to reduce the risk of sudden death.
