Experts suggest that children should not use pillows or sleep on their stomachs before one year old.

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[Reporter Lin Huiqin/Report from Taipei] When the low temperature hits Taiwan, some novice parents will prepare pillows for their babies, cover them with thick quilts, or sleep between their parents. These are taboos!

Among the 90 cases in the Ministry of Health and Welfare's "Retrospective Analysis Report on the Causes of Death of Children Under Six", more than 15% died of suffocation, such as sleeping on the stomach or on the side, sleeping in an adult room and being covered by a quilt, etc.

Pediatricians reminded that not using pillows under one year old, choosing light and thin quilts, and "same room and different bed" with adults are all important rules for babies to sleep safely.

Before 1 year old, do not use pillows or sleep on the stomach

Peng Chunzhi, director of the Taiwan Society of Neonatology, said that infants and young children can maintain a comfortable posture by lying on their back naturally. It is recommended that they do not use pillows until they are at least one year old.

Some parents worry that if the baby does not sleep on a pillow, the head shape will be unsightly. In fact, only lying down during sleep will not cause a flat head.

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In terms of quilts, Peng Chunzhi mentioned that it is necessary to pay attention to the size and thickness suitable for children. Light and thin materials are better, and should not cover the mouth and nose. If you are worried about kicking the quilt, it is recommended to refer to the baby products in the form of wrapping, taking into account warmth and safety.

Same room as adults, different bed

Peng Chunzhi reminded that the focus of retrospective analysis of children's causes of death is to focus on preventable deaths. For example, babies should not sleep in the same bed as adults, avoid being pressed by adults or suffocated by quilts, and do not let children sleep on adults. Let the child sleep in a crib without dolls or debris on the bed.

Don't think that "the weather is so cold, it won't be a big deal to sleep on the bed", in case something unfortunate happens, it will be too late to regret.

The National Health Service reminds parents that children "don't sleep on their stomachs", "don't use pillows", "different beds", "not stuffy" and "not fluffy". If they need to keep warm, they can use sleeping bag pajamas or wrap them in a towel Arms should be exposed to avoid covering the face, and there should be no soft objects such as pillows and stuffed dolls in the sleeping area. The mattress should be smooth and firm, and it is not recommended to use anti-collision pads around the bed.

In addition, some suffocation cases have been prescribed antihistamine cold medicine in the clinic. Experts suggest to investigate whether the medicine causes drowsiness and weakens the respiratory response.

Lin Yingran, vice chairman of the Taiwan Pediatric Association and a medical practitioner, pointed out that if a child feels unwell, it is recommended to take it to a pediatrician for consultation, so as to be more aware of pediatric diseases, and the dosage of medication is more accurate. After returning home, always pay attention to whether there are any special changes.