Research has shown that
baby sleep problems increase the likelihood of:
Not exact matches
Secondhand smoke can be extremely dangerous for your
baby — it weakens the lungs, makes
babies more prone to ear infections,
increases snoring and
sleep - disordered breathing (a proven cause of health, behavior, and learning
problems), and doubles the risk of SIDS.
In his book, Solve Your Child's
Sleep Problems, Dr. Ferber suggests
increasing time you're out of
baby's room over many days.
A
baby's temperature can
increase more easily than an adults and overheating can cause serious
problems, as can bundling up a
baby in something that they can suffocate on when
sleeping.
First wave behavioural approaches («
sleep training») cause parent -
baby communication confusion,
increasing the risk of developmental and
sleep problems in vulnerable individuals
There has been no
increase in choking or other
problems for
babies who
sleep on their backs.»
But studies in countries where there has been a switch from
babies sleeping predominantly on their stomachs to
sleeping mainly on their backs have not found any evidence of
increased risk of choking or other
problems.
Many parents notice
sleep problems begin around 4 months, when
babies become more mobile and their
sleep patterns change, and again around 9 months as separation anxiety
increases.
The items in a
baby's crib and his or her
sleeping position can combine with a
baby's physical
problems to
increase the risk of SIDS.