Nursery to Toddler

Camo Crib Bedding Set $160 Khaki Camo Design for Your Little One Attention Attention Recruiting all darling little ones to see the coolest of bedding around The Camo Crib Bedidng Set is set in shades of khaki and either pink green or blue with an attractive camouflage design adorning the bedding set With a crib bumper comforter crib skirt fitted sheet diaper stacker toy bag decorative pillow and two window valances you can create the most spectacular nursery around with the striking Camo Crib Bedding

Regal Canopy Crib Bedding $265 Eyelet Ribbon A magnificent crib bedding set for your precious prince or princess Our Regal Canopy Crib Bedding complete with bumper dust ruffle comforter crib sheet and matching canopy exudes a special sweetest that complements the elegant design Truly fit for royalty The soft cotton bedding trimmed in intricate eyelet and finished with a silken ribbon weave makes for a most comfortable slumber ensconced in elegance A bedding set forever in the spotlight

Royal Prince Crib Bedding $1089 Fit for a Prince Our Baby Royal Crib Bedding will place your baby boy in the lap of luxury The beautiful and delicate design in soft combinations of baby blue and chocolate lend an aristocratic air to this one of kind crib bedding The soft satiny feel of this five piece crib bedding set will make Dad wish that he had bedding like this too A comforter bumper tie backs sheet and dust ruffle are included

Manhattan Crib Bedding Set $499 Sweet Dreams This crib set is handmade in the USA using the finest quality materials and workmanship The four piece crib set includes a crib bumper crib skirt fitted crib sheet and crib blanket BMonogram:B List up to 3 initials in the order you would like them to appear

Lavender Love Crib Bedding $598 Lovely in Lavender Our Lavender Love Crib Bedding is a feminine beauty The soft lavender color spreads a calm aura all around the nursery Beautiful embroidery on quality fabric creates a truly luxurious bedding set Including a bumper crib skirt blanket sheet and butterfly pillow the set is complete

Monkey Monkey Crib Bedding $149 Adorable Monkeys Our Monkey Monkey Crib Bedding Set is a choc full of character In hues of blue and white monkeys dance across this youthful bedding set spreading cheer throughout the room The set includes a monkey print bumper and blanket as well as a striped crib skirt and solid color sheet A joy for a boy

Bent on Bows Crib Bedding $235 Ornate Organza This magnificent crib bedding is crafted of the softest cotton pique and covered in an elegant organza overlay creating a breathtaking effect Delicate bows add to the charm while a soft organza trim finishes the beautiful look As beautiful as it is sweet Bent on Bows Crib Bedding is the perfect choice for your little ones nursery

Supremacy Crib Bedding $284 A Bedding Set Fit for Royalty Our Supremacy Crib Bedding Set is a magnificent display of rich fabrics and aesthetic design The two tone fabric lace trim and soft sheet are truly fit for your royal offspring Including a comforter bumper crib skirt and fitted sheet the set is complete Supremely beautiful

Heavenly Soft Crib Bedding $139 Feel the comfort of this heavenly soft bedding setBrSo soft and heavenly youll wish it came in your size The Heavenly Soft Crib Bedding so deliciously cozy your child is sure to sleep comfortably all night long

Storytime Crib Bedding $550 A Soothing and Whimsical Bedding This unique Crib Bedding is the perfect choice for your little ones whimsical nursery Made from super soft cotton blends in the cute Storytime Collection colors it is extremely comfortable beautiful and youthful Consisting of a bumper coverlet and dust ruffle this delightful bedding is just the right finishing touch for your childs room Fits standard size crib Crib bumper insert made of foam batting and cotton lining Four section bumper can easily be used with Toddler Bed

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Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Soothe and Glow Seahorse Pink $14.88  With a gentle squeeze, this cuddly friend glows and plays soft music, lullabies and soothing sounds of the ocean. After five minutes the music fades, lights dim, and baby can drift off to dreamland … Recommended Ages: 0 Months & up…

Badger Basket Canopy Doll Bed With Bedding – Pink/White $38.10 This fancy canopy bed is fit for a doll queen! Pretty pink gingham complements the attractive white finish, and a sweet heart decorates the headboard. Fancy trim includes pink lace ties. It’s specially designed for dolls up to 20″. All paints and finishes are non-toxic. Illustrated instructions are included. Made of wood and wood composites with poly/cotton fabric. Spot/wipe clean as needed. Measu…

NoJo Jungle Babies Milton The Monkey – Stuffed Animal $11.95 NOJO Jungle Babies Milton the Monkey…

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also called crib or cot death, the unexplained sudden death, usually during sleep, of an apparently healthy infant.

In the United States, SIDS is the third leading cause of death in infants between 1 month and 12 months of age. It primarily strikes children one to six months old—57 percent of SIDS victims are two to four months old and 95 percent are less than six months old. Since 1989, when more than 5,600 infants died of SIDS, the number of cases has decreased steadily in the United States. In 1998 about 2,800 infants died of SIDS . About 60 percent of infants who die of SIDS are males. Native American and African American infants are at highest risk.

Studies show an association between SIDS and one or more risk factors. SIDS is more common in infants with low birth weights—those weighing 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) or less at birth. SIDS is more common in infants whose mothers are under 20 years old, unmarried, have had inadequate prenatal care, did not breast-feed the infant, or have more than one infant. There is a higher incidence of SIDS among infants whose mothers smoked during pregnancy or after birth. Risk also increases in households where the father or another family member smoked—research indicates that infants exposed to cigarette smoke only after birth are twice as likely to die of SIDS. Use of illegal drugs during pregnancy is another major risk factor.

Despite the various risk factors, the cause of SIDS remains unknown. Many researchers suggest that infants who die of SIDS are born with undetected conditions that make them more vulnerable to physical and environmental stresses. Most theories about the actual cause of death focus on difficulties with breathing. Insufficient exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs may be caused by blockage of the air passages, faulty breathing reflexes, or problems with the brain’s regulation of breathing. Abnormal heart rates or rhythms may also be involved in these deaths. A 1998 study by researchers in Italy showed that babies who have a heartbeat abnormality known as long Q-T syndrome are 41 times as likely to die of SIDS as babies with normal heartbeats. Other possible contributing factors include poor muscle tone and unstable body temperature.

In cases of sudden, unexpected infant deaths, SIDS is listed as the cause of death only after all other possible causes are eliminated including brain defects, heart disease, acute (sudden) illness like meningitis, or child abuse. A thorough examination of the infant, including a complete autopsy, examination of the infant’s sleeping environment, and review of the medical history of both the victim and parents, is conducted in all suspected SIDS cases.

While the cause of SIDS remains unknown, recent advances in prevention have targeted significant risk factors. In 1992 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended that infants be placed on their backs to sleep. One study found that since this recommendation was made public, the rate of SIDS decreased by 38 percent in the United States between 1992 and 1996. This AAP recommendation is for healthy infants only. A physician may suggest another sleeping position if an infant has a condition that affects breathing or swallowing.

An infant’s crib should be furnished with a firm mattress that fits snugly against the crib’s sides. Infants sleeping facedown on soft surfaces such as water beds, beanbags, or pillows, may form a hollow pocket near the face on the sleeping surface. This pocket may cause infants to inhale their own carbon-dioxide-rich exhalations and suffocate from oxygen deprivation. Heavy bedding and soft stuffed animals that can trap air in the bed should also be avoided.

Research indicates that overheating from too much clothing, exceptionally warm bedding, or a hot room may significantly increase the risk of SIDS for an infant with a common cold or other infection. A constant indoor temperature of 20° to 21° C (68° to 70° F) will minimize overheating.

Breast-feeding appears to decrease the risk of SIDS, apparently because it helps prevent respiratory, gastric, and intestinal illnesses, infections, and certain immune disorders that may make infants more susceptible to SIDS. Eliminating smoking around the baby also decreases risk. A doctor may recommend the use of a heart and respiratory monitor for babies at high risk for SIDS. This machine sounds an alarm when the baby stops breathing or when the heart rate is too high or low. Infant caretakers are encouraged to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in case an infant stops breathing (see Artificial Respiration).

SIDS is a devastating event for parents, who need support and reassurance for many months afterwards. SIDS support groups, comprised of other parents who have had similar experiences, can be particularly valuable.

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