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Overheating is not so innocent. I myself considered it a minor risk and thought that it is more risky to let the baby cough and get cold. It turned out that overheating is an important risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome. When overheats, the baby's heart, lungs and sweat glands must work harder to cool down. Even though thermal stress has proven to be fatal for babies all around the world. There is a lack of information on the topic. Dr. Warren Guntheroth, with the department of pediatrics at the University Of Washington School Of Medicine, in Seattle, said that this is one of the important features of prevention aside from the "Back Sleep" program (an educational initiative which reduced SIDS deaths by about half). Bundling up a child could be dangerous. You would think that there is more fatal case of overheating in the summer, but there are more in the winter. Parents heat the room and dress the babies in many layers. Too heavy bedding and too warm a room can increase the risk of thermal stress, especially if a baby already has a fever. To avoid overheating, keep your baby's room at around 16oC to 20oC. It is best to use single sheets, or comfortably fitting baby sleeping bag for bedding. Avoid pillows or quilts. It is preferable not to swaddle the baby or if you do it to use light materials. Keep the baby's head uncovered.
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