If you suspect infant sleep apnea discuss it with your doctor and follow any treatments he recommends. At home and in the car there are several safety measures you can take.
Always put your baby in a position that allows the airways to remain clear.
Avoid bouncy seats, swings, and baby carriers that can curl or spoon your baby forward.
We recommend an apnea wedge for both back and tummy sleeping (with physician's recommendation or permission) to improve positioning, decrease chances of blocked airway
Talk to your physician about getting a breathing or angel care monitor to provide you peace of mind and help you sleep better.
Take a course on infant CPR and be sure to have an infant cpr dvd on hand that you can watch frequently.
Use an infant positioning wedge in the carseat, bouncy seat, or stroller to improve positioning for better breathing.
Wash baby's bedding and clean the home environment frequently to remove dust, dust mites, pollen and pet dander which can worsen respiratory illnesses that trigger apnea.
Only use natural baby products to eliminate other repiratory triggers.
Consider purchasing an air purifier for baby's room or the household. This will further eliminate respiratory triggers.
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