Jan 17 2020
Over-bundling babies can lead to over-heating, which causes distress and can contribute to SIDS. Overbundling can also lead to hypothermia in a cold environment: babies who are swaddled have a harder time regulating their temperature and signalling distress.
Skin-to-skin with an adult, even for older babies and toddlers is the safest place to be.
Covering a baby’s face with blanket causes re-breathing which is a risk factor for SIDS and prevents you from seeing distress. Keep your baby or child’s face visible.
For families:
KellyMom: Vital information about safe infant feeding in emergencies:
https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/bf-emergencies/
For health care providers & helpers:
American Academy of Pediatrics: “Infant Nutrition During a Disaster – Breastfeeding and Other Options”
https://www.aap.org/…/Docum…/InfantNutritionDisaster.pdf See less