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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Associated risk factors include prone sleeping position, winter months, lower income families, males, siblings of SIDS victims, infants of mothers who smoke cigarettes or who are drug addicts, low birth weight, and infants who have survived severe life-threatening events. Instruct to place healthy infants supine for sleeping. Do not place infant sleeping on soft, fluffy surfaces (i.e., lamb’s wool, fluffy comforters) or on other objects that might trap infant’s exhaled air near the face.

SIDS resources:

• www.aap.org/healthtopics/Sleep.cfm
• www.cdc.gov/SIDS/index.htm

Choking prevention. Children, especially toddlers, are at risk for choking since they explore their environments with hands and mouth, increasing susceptibility of ingesting small objects in their path. Objects and foods less than 1 inch are high risk. These include: peanuts, raisins, popcorn, whole grapes, cherry and grape tomatoes, hot dogs, raw carrots, hard candy, bubble gum, dried beans, small toys (also with removable parts), latex balloons, buttons, pills, and small hardware. Parents should “childproof” toddler’s and preschool children’s environment, avoid foods that are high risk for choking hazard, monitor child while eating and playing, and make sure child eats in a sitting position. Keep at risk items/objects out of reach.

Choking prevention resources:

• www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/spotlite/choking.htm
• www.safeusa.org/home/choke.htm

Poison prevention. “Child-proof” containers are not child-proof. Store poisons securely and away from children, and separate from edibles. Keep potential poisons in original containers. Never mix household chemicals together. Discard outdated/expired products. Ensure adequate ventilation when using chemicals. Read and follow household product/chemical directions carefully. To find out information about your nearest Poison Control Center, search the American Association of Poison Control Centers on the Web at www.aapcc.org.

If you have a poison emergency, call 1-800-222-1222.

Poison prevention Resources:

• www.cdc.gov/health/poisoning.html
• www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/poisonprevention.htm
• www.umm.edu/safekids/poison_prevention.html

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