As new parents, we all want to do to the very best for our new infant. They are so fragile, completely dependant on us, but also very resiliant and strong little human beings. One of the many worries of new parents are how to place an infant down to sleep.
The AAP and every where you see, it is recommanded to place a newborn on their back to sleep, thus reducing SIDS. The theory is to not put any pressure, even baby's own, on their tiny lungs, so it doesn't reduce the air flow. One of the ways we have, as parents, tried to do this is with sleep poistioners. The products claim that using these will help keep baby on their back and help to reduce SIDS. However, the FDA and CPSC says they have never cleared any infant sleep positioner for this claim, nor are they aware of any studies to back it up. The CPSC also states that AAP doesn't support the use of these products.
They are aware of deaths that have been caused by using these sleep positioners. For more information published by the CPSC, please go to here: CPSC & FDA Warning on Sleep Positioners
The AAP and every where you see, it is recommanded to place a newborn on their back to sleep, thus reducing SIDS. The theory is to not put any pressure, even baby's own, on their tiny lungs, so it doesn't reduce the air flow. One of the ways we have, as parents, tried to do this is with sleep poistioners. The products claim that using these will help keep baby on their back and help to reduce SIDS. However, the FDA and CPSC says they have never cleared any infant sleep positioner for this claim, nor are they aware of any studies to back it up. The CPSC also states that AAP doesn't support the use of these products.
They are aware of deaths that have been caused by using these sleep positioners. For more information published by the CPSC, please go to here: CPSC & FDA Warning on Sleep Positioners
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