Be alert! Five causes and preventive methods of infant asphyxia

Babies may encounter all kinds of dangers during their growth, among which suffocation is the most worrying one. Next, let's learn about the five major causes of infant asphyxia and how to prevent these potential dangers.

Cover it up too tightly

The weather is cold in winter, and many parents are afraid that their babies will catch cold, so they will wrap their babies up and even cover their faces. But doing so will cause the baby to breathe no fresh air, leading to suffocation. Especially when traveling with your baby, be careful not to cover your baby's nose and mouth when holding or hugging your baby.

Fatigue during breastfeeding at night

Some mothers will fall asleep because of excessive fatigue when feeding their babies at night, which may cause the breasts to press the baby's nose and mouth and cause suffocation.

Overfeeding after breastfeeding

After the baby eats milk, there may be milk overflow. If the baby is lying flat, the milk will choke into the lungs, which may cause suffocation. After each feeding, please immediately pick up the baby and pat it on the back, and then carefully put it down after the baby burps, so that the baby can lie on his side and reduce the possibility of milk overflow.

The risk of sleeping with adults

Some parents like to share a bed with their baby, but this may increase the risk of suffocation. If an adult accidentally presses the baby's nose and mouth, the baby will be unable to resist, and the consequences will be unimaginable. It's best to avoid sharing a bed with the baby. A small bed can be added next to the big bed, which is convenient for nursing and can ensure safety.

Improper drug perfusion

When the baby refuses to take medicine, some parents will forcibly fill the medicine when crying, which is very likely to choke the baby's trachea and cause suffocation. When taking medicine, the tablets should be crushed and put into warm water first, and then slowly fed to the baby, or use a special baby feeder. Don't take the medicine by force!