Low birthweight babies at bigger risk
New cot death statistics suggest that babies born with a low birthweight are over five times more at risk. Parents whose babies weigh less than 2.5kg or 5.5lbs at birth should be given the following Safe Sleep advice:
• Place your baby on their back to sleep, in a crib or cot in a room with you for the first six months.
• Place your baby with their feet to the bottom of the cot, so they can’t wriggle down under the covers, or use a baby sleep bag
• Do not let your baby get too hot, and keep their head uncovered
• Never sleep with your baby on a sofa or armchair.
• Settling your baby to sleep (day and night) with a dummy can reduce the risk of cot death, even if the dummy falls out while your baby is asleep
• Breastfeed your baby – if possible. Establish breastfeeding before starting to use a dummy.
Meanwhile a study from Norway has suggested that teen girls are more likely to become pregnant if their older sister had a baby as a teenager. This may be because sisters generally spend more time together than schoolmates or friends – making their influence greater. Have you experienced this “sister effect”? Is there more than one young mum in your family?
You may remember that a few weeks ago we asked you to vote for Cheryl and Michael who entered a competition to win their dream wedding. Well the teenage parents - who have been together for over ten years - were successful and recently tied the knot in Manchester. Congratulations!
Finally, are you expecting and still stuck for a baby name? Try the genie.
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