ABC's
A=Alone- but it's ok for infants to sleep with other infants (like twins) in the same sleep space. True or False?
False- babies should never sleep with anyone else ever- not with other adults, child, or babies.
Safe sleep is first addressed in this phase of child welfare.
What is intake?
False- always move an unsupervised sleeping baby from carseat, swing, bouncer into their safe sleep environment
What are bassinette and pack-n-play?
What is every home visit?
Builds muscle stregth (neck, shoulder, arm, upperbody), supports motor development, prevents positional flattening of th ehead
The "s" stands for this....something that should be done outside the home.
What is smoke-free? (and vape-free)
If there's an identified sleep safety concern, you should incorporate the safety interventions here.
Safety Assessment, Family case plan, & POSC
Soft bedding can increase the risk of an infant breathing back the air they just exhaled, potentially reducing the amount of oxygen available. This process is called this.
What is rebreathing?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends room-sharing (without bed-sharing) for at least this amount of time
What is the first 6 months?
These are two items that a caretaker can use in an emergency if their crib breaks.
What are a drawer or laundry basket?
Name one of two items outlawed by the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2022.
What are padded/cloth crib bumpers and inclined sleepers (like the Rock N Play)
What decade was the "Back to Sleep" campaign launched, encouraging parents to put babies on their backs instead of stomachs?
1990's- 1994 specifically and the U.S. saw SIDS rates drop by 50%.
During a HV, you learn the family does not have a crib? What are three things you should do?
Problem solve the barriers, offer emergency options, call your supervisor
This is the federal agency that you can check for recalls on infant sleep items
What is the Consumer Products Safety Commission?