Symptoms and Conditions: Sleep

A tragic loss

Did you know that in Montgomery County one baby dies every six weeks due to unsafe sleep practices? As an emergency department (ED) nurse of 23 years, I have seen my share of tragedies. Without a doubt, nothing is more … Continue reading

Reducing infant deaths starts with me

Not long ago a close friend lost her infant daughter due to positional asphyxia. Positional asphyxia occurs when an infant sleeps/placed in an unsafe position causing insufficient intake of oxygen while breathing resulting in infant death. It was a normal … Continue reading

New rules for play yards

Beginning this week, manufacturers and importers of infant and toddler play yards are required to test their play yards to ensure that they meet new federal safety standards. Play yards are defined as framed enclosures with a floor and mesh … Continue reading

Things that go bump in the night…night terrors

Mary has been doing great sleeping through the night – sometimes up to 12 hours – gotta love toddlers! However, a few weeks ago (while battling a cold) she woke up just screaming. I went into her room, picked her … Continue reading

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