You have probably read the statistics and your doctors and other professionals have also informed you the dangers and possibility of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, SIDS. However, you may be thinking "that happens to other people", "the children who have died of SIDS were with parents who smoked, placed their child on their stomach to sleep, etc." This can happen to you, when least expected. "According to a recent report from Ontario's Office of the Cheif Coroner, 21 children died from unsafe sleeping arrangements in 2005, a rise from 16 in 2004." (Parents Canada Fall 2007)
Follow the simple rules below to assist in preventing SIDS within your family.
1. NO TOYS or activities in the infants crib.
2. NO pillows or large blankets in the infants crib. Instead of using blankets place your child in a snuggly sleeping bag.
3. All infants MUST sleep on their back.
4. DO NOT allow your infant to co-sleep with yourself or a partner.
5. DO NOT place bumper pads of any sort in the crib. Ensure the crib and mattress are properly fitted and secure.
Speak with a medical professional, your doctor or a childcare consultant if you have any questions regarding SIDS or to have a home safety check in your home. As a busy parent your continuous love for your child should encourage you to ensure safety of your child is your number one priority!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Educate & Motivate
I was browsing through research articles and information I have collected over the past and really wanted to share one with you. Possibly you came across it in the Globe and Mail on June 20th/06. You can view the artcle on the Globe and Mail website "Children are dying because few adults know CPR" By ANDRÉ PICARD, PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTER.
Chances are if you are reading through this blog, have ever took the time to learn CPR, have a first aid kit in your home and have all emergency numbers located close to a phone you are already leading a SAFE PARENT lifestyle. I now strongly encourage you to educate and motivate your friends, co-workers and family members to participate in a CPR course. Here is why:
Educate!
According to Picard's article as reported in the Globe and Mail June 2006, "The research shows that 98 percent of children who suffer cardiopulmonary arrest...die. It also concludes that one of the principle reasons for this dismal record is that so few Canadians know CPR" The study that was conducted is the largest to date, with over 11 years of data collected and analyzed within Ontario children.
Take a moment to educate somebody within your social network. Are they aware that if they took 2-3 hours out of a day to learn CPR they could save the life of a child, possibly the life of their own child? Together if we educate others on the importance of knowing CPR, we can touch and save more lives!
Motivate!
Motivate others to participate in a CPR course. Give it as a gift at a baby shower, birthday, or just because you care! Picard reports that according to the study conducted"...chances of survival triple when a bystander performs CPR. But the new study found that adults attempted CPR in less than one third of cases when they witnessed a child stop breathing."
We know the power of CPR and its lifesaving benefits if conducted in a timely manner. I challenge you to take a moment and allow a friend or family member to become empowered by learning a lifesaving technique that could save the life of a child!
Those who require CPR as a certification for employment or certifications are required to renew each year. It is strongly suggested that all individuals re-take a CPR course every year. Every week take a few moments to review your SAFE PARENT manual and ensure you are familiar with the CPR techniques including compression and breathing rates.
Love, Laugh and Be Safe!
~A
Chances are if you are reading through this blog, have ever took the time to learn CPR, have a first aid kit in your home and have all emergency numbers located close to a phone you are already leading a SAFE PARENT lifestyle. I now strongly encourage you to educate and motivate your friends, co-workers and family members to participate in a CPR course. Here is why:
Educate!
According to Picard's article as reported in the Globe and Mail June 2006, "The research shows that 98 percent of children who suffer cardiopulmonary arrest...die. It also concludes that one of the principle reasons for this dismal record is that so few Canadians know CPR" The study that was conducted is the largest to date, with over 11 years of data collected and analyzed within Ontario children.
Take a moment to educate somebody within your social network. Are they aware that if they took 2-3 hours out of a day to learn CPR they could save the life of a child, possibly the life of their own child? Together if we educate others on the importance of knowing CPR, we can touch and save more lives!
Motivate!
Motivate others to participate in a CPR course. Give it as a gift at a baby shower, birthday, or just because you care! Picard reports that according to the study conducted"...chances of survival triple when a bystander performs CPR. But the new study found that adults attempted CPR in less than one third of cases when they witnessed a child stop breathing."
We know the power of CPR and its lifesaving benefits if conducted in a timely manner. I challenge you to take a moment and allow a friend or family member to become empowered by learning a lifesaving technique that could save the life of a child!
Those who require CPR as a certification for employment or certifications are required to renew each year. It is strongly suggested that all individuals re-take a CPR course every year. Every week take a few moments to review your SAFE PARENT manual and ensure you are familiar with the CPR techniques including compression and breathing rates.
Love, Laugh and Be Safe!
~A
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