Safe Sleep Guidelines

 

In 1994 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) launched the Back-to-Sleep campaign as a result the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) saw a great decline. Since then the AAP has updated guidelines for safe sleep to include:

• Always place your baby to sleep on his or her back 

• Your baby should always sleep on a flat firm surface

• Keep soft objects or loose bedding out of the crib, including pillows, blankets, and bumper pads

• Practice room sharing but not bed sharing

• Don't let your baby get too hot, avoid layers and hats, keep the temperature 68-72 degrees

• Offer pacifier

 

For more information on safe sleep visit the AAP parent site healthychildren.org 

 

 

 

What is the difference between a Newborn Care Specialist and a baby nurse?

 

A Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)  is a highly trained caregiver specializing in the care of newborns. They typically have experience with preemies and multiples as well as establishing a healthy feeding and sleeping routine. The goal is to educate parents and support families' goals and values. Almost a decade ago the International Nanny Association (INA) embraced the term, Newborn Care Specialist.

 

A baby nurse is a term that was used before Newborn Care Specialist. The INA is working hard to encourage all in the industry to now use the term Newborn Care Specialist. baby nurse should only be used by a Registered Nurse.