During colder months the risks of the scourge known as SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) are high, there are various measures that can however be taken by guardians and parents as recommended by national institute of health.

During sleep time, it is important to avoid overheating a child, ensure the temperatures around the house are recommendable, to avoid a situation that could lead to dangerous overheating. A child should always be laid back to sleep on their back, the mattress should be safety approved.

Extra blankets are good for kids but it is important to ensure that the infant is well tucked in. Loose objects such as blankets and toys should be put away from the crib. Smoking should also be avoided near toddlers.

Parents or caregivers should ensure that the children are in warm clothes and extra blankets included. It is however vital to ensure that the blankets are not too many as this may lead to dangerous overheating.

Keeping in mind warm clothes and extra blankets caregivers and parents need to know that dressing infants lightly for bed is the way to go. According to Eunice Kennedy Shriver of NICHHD (The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development), kids should always be put to bed by their backs at night.

Infants do not auger well with extreme temperatures and yet still they cannot regulate their own temperature. Avoid situations that may lead to dangerous overheating as it may a risk of SIDS. NICHD, Maternal Child and Health Bureau, the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as SIDS Association continue to advice caregivers and parents information on reduction of SIDS risks.

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