In Cold Weather
Some parents may bundle their babies too much in cold weather. Overheating from too many blankets or clothes in the winter months is one of the most common causes of SIDS.
Here are a few tips:
- You and your baby should dress in similar ways. You should add only one more later or a blanket or swaddle to keep your baby warm. You should avoid bundling your baby with too many blankets, especially when the car’s heat is running. You can remove your baby’s jacket before putting them in a car seat. You should avoid riding in a car seat in a winter coat because it reduces the functions of the car seat if you’re in an accident.
- Do not use extra blankets and comforters inside your house. They can cause overheating or suffocation. [3]
- The room temperature should not be higher than 72°F (22°C).
- Your baby must not sleep close to hearing vents, fireplaces and portable heaters.