Do We Know How To Put A Baby To Bed?
A poll of
The Patient Poll, a survey of
Its findings
On the baby's side = 26.1%
On the baby's stomach = 19.5%
On the baby's back = 54.5%
According to the American SIDS Institute, infants who sleep on their stomachs and sides have a much higher rate of SIDS than infants who sleep on their backs. As such, the American SIDS Institute and many other organizations suggest parents place infants on their backs to sleep.
Thus, many
According to the National Health Observance Calendar, October is SIDS Awareness Month.
July 2009 Patient Poll background
Conducted: July 2009
Margin of Error: 5.67 percent
Eligibility:
Survey Consultants: Taylor Brand Group,
Question: In what position is it best for a baby to sleep?
Answers:ent unit
On his/her side 26.1%
On his/her stomach 19.5%
On his/her back 54.5%
(Source: medicalnewstoday.com)
Relative Article
New Article