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The Hazards of an Inflatable Bed

brian yalung — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:28:29 +0000

This is the season where most people would have to make room and beds for visitors such as relatives and friends who may want to sleep over. And one of the keen bed alternatives we know of are the inflatable beds that are handy and often kept in storage, only to be taken out when needed such as seasons as now.

But while that is a good solution, make sure you are aware of avoiding having babies and kids sleeping on them. They have some health hazards you should watch out and if you are not careful, you may end up experiencing tragedies rather than sweet sleep for the holidays.

“The danger arises when they are used for babies and infants aged under the recommended age, and in particular babies and infants less than 12 months old,” he said.

“It is important that an infant’s face must not come in direct contact with the mattress or side of a bed.”

Gaps between the side of a bed and the mattress can also entrap a child’s head.

“When very young children are in a dangerous position they may not have the strength to reposition themselves as an older child would. This can cause suffocation, whether the contacting surface is made of plastic or fabric.”

(Source) Adelaide Now

The Hazards of an Inflatable Bed

Aspen 3-in-1 Recalls with Wooden Mattress Support Recalled

brian yalung — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:07:59 +0000

For the parents out there who may have purchased cribs made by Simplicity, check out your models. You may be among the people who have purchased a potentially hazardous 3-in-1 crib that can put your baby in danger.

The actual issue here are the wood screws which are not compatible and may back out and cause potentially dangerous consequences such as suffocation for your child. So far there have been 14 incidents already. Don’t be the 15th!

Models Affected: Aspen 3 in 1 Crib with a wooden mattress support sold under the Graco Trademark, model number 8740KCW SC located on the envelope attached to the mattress support.

(Source) EmaxHealth

Aspen 3-in-1 Recalls with Wooden Mattress Support Recalled

Unsafe Practice of Bed Sharing with Babies

brian yalung — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:59:16 +0000

When most parents reach the point of ultimate exhaustion, chances are they will forget that they normally share their beds with their children in their infancy age. This practice is only common among parents considering that infants would normally have to be looked after and guided to sleep.

There are cases where kids sleep together with their parents when they are sick since medical attention is needed such as monitoring their temperature at times.

However, there are cases to which people get sleepy and tired to. This is uncontrollable and sometimes babies are the victims in the end, usually due to suffocation because of stuff lying around which people deem as harmless.

“Because parents can become “accidental” co-sleepers, every parent should safety-proof their bed, even if they don’t plan on sharing their bed with a baby, says James. J. McKenna, director of the University of Notre Dame’s Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory. “In many ways, there isn’t a single sleep location for babies,’’ notes Dr. McKenna. “Sometimes babies sleep alone, sometimes they sleep with parents. My approach is to provide as much information as possible for minimizing risks and maximizing safety whatever the sleep environment baby and parents find themselves in.’’

Unsafe Practice of Bed Sharing with Babies

Don’t Share Your Bed with the Baby

brian yalung — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 05:49:29 +0000

This may sound negative at first but if readers would first try to understand the gist of why this is being advised, then perhaps they would find it all the more to their benefit and safety of their child.

Today, it is common to see babies sharing the same bed with their parents. It is a sign of security and close monitoring for most people who want to make sure that their child is given the best attention possible.

However, there are some cases where babies may die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). There are various ways to trace where SIDS may eventually be the prime cause. Cases such as suffocation or even unhealthy secretion of some anti-bodies from the adults may altogether affect infants without their notice.

Read more of this issue here: Officials say don’t share bed with baby

Don’t Share Your Bed with the Baby

Keep Your Babies in Cribs

brian yalung — Wed, 30 May 2007 18:48:50 +0000

Having babies around required big responsibilities and to see them running around out of their cribs may have risky things if people will really give them some thought. For one, the delicate nature of their stage of infancy needs all the proper attention including that of the places where they may sleep.

A baby has no idea of the sleeping position that he or she may find himself or herself in once sleepy spells come in. Babies may lay flat on their back or on their face. The latter is much more riskier since it blocks the airways of breathing for most of us, leading to possible suffocation if left in that position for long.

Thus, many would not give it much thought, but suffocation is a reality. We all just have to be aware that babies require out attention. And this includes the proper sleeping positions whether they are on beds, sofas or their cribs.

Keep Your Babies in Cribs

Bunk Bed Collaspes, Leads To Death

TanYA — Tue, 29 May 2007 10:00:41 +0000

Parents need to make sure that their children beds are secure and safe to avoid tragedy like in the case of the Huffman family. The Huffman’s grand niece, Carmon Huffman was suffocated to death when her bunk bed collapsed. Carmon’s twin brother occupied the upper bunk and somehow he fell through. This resulted in the death of Carom who suffered from signs of suffocation.

“It absolutely ripped out my heart. I just hope somehow, some way that somebody can learn from what we’re going through and to realized that beds can be a death trap,” said Huffman, who hopes parents will take note to check beds and make sure they are secure.

Via WTHR

Bunk Bed Collaspes, Leads To Death