A few days ago we mentioned that infant mortality had declined considerably in recent years. However, sudden death in the baby is one of the few causes of death that is increasing. Most troubling is that today are unknown reasons why it occurs and therefore the measures taken to prevent it.

The syndrome known as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden death of an infant under one year old and apparently healthy. Although the precise reasons are unknown why this happens, we pay special attention to premature babies and those with breathing difficulties.

Sudden death in the baby causing great distress in their environment they do not know why the baby died. Still, some experts advise that small back sleeping and so prevent them from feeling uncomfortable and unable to breathe. It is appropriate to do so in a crib with no pillows or blankets too thick to suffocation. We also have to ensure that the bedding does not cover the child at any time because the heat and lack of movement will create a deep feeling of suffocation.

Finally, it is good to rid the smallest of the bad smoke during their first years of life since it has been found that if both parents smoke, the number of possibilities of sudden death increases.

In 20% of cases the child will not sit well on the device, this is not going well placed or not used directly. For younger children, up to 18 months, the problem is usually that the seat is misguided. Other common errors are quite badly buckled belts or restraining device (SRI) used is not appropriate to the age of the child.

The young should always be secured and make sure that the SRI is always well anchored. Isofix fixings are the safest way to anchor seats of the car.

To twelve years, or 1.35 meters tall, they should ride in the front seat, with the exception of babies with the appropriate child restraint system, which will be placed in reverse the march. In addition, the frontal airbag should be turned off because if it would cause serious damage to trigger small, but the sides if you can protect your little body in a collision.

Parents should set an example for their children at all times and carry the seat belt fastened, is the best way to raise awareness among younger members of the need for CRS at all times, no matter how short the trip.

For your interest:

* The correct use of child restraints could prevent 75% of deaths that occur and 90% of injuries in an accident.
* Traffic is responsible for half of all deaths of children under 14 years.
* In a crash at 50 km / h, a child of 25 kg weight multiplied by 40 and if not securely is blown away as if his weight was a ton.
* The age at which most serious accidents occur is in the 9 to 14 years because the parents believe, erroneously, that the children can travel with only a seat belt.

Many parents of children with any discomfort decide to use the emergency to be seen by a specialist. Learn to differentiate a banal case of an emergency, remain calm at the right time and know how to act, it is essential to protect your child.

We must go to the emergency room if …

- A fever over 38 degrees does not refer.

- Appearance of patches on the skin of purple color in a context of febrile illness

- Presence of seizures

- The child has beaten the head and lost consciousness.

- He suffered severe burns. Notifies emergency services.

- Difficulty breathing, frequency of breathing increases, lips and face were bruised and shaken put nose.

- You have gastroenteritis, very thirsty, has sunken eyes, dry mouth and tongue, weight loss due to the risk of dehydration.

- There has been a hit and jerk and the child has pain and is also unable to move the limb.

- Vomiting and sleepiness, because they can be symptoms that you have ingested poisons.

You should not alarm you if …

- The fever passes not over 37.9 degrees. Put warm water baths on the forehead, and armpits. You can give paracetalmol in the dosage recommended by your pediatrician.

- Cough, hoarseness, and air thunders off the throat. The best in this situation is the moist environment, lying with his head something up, wash your nostrils with serum and give fluids.

- Burn mild. Cool the burn by applying cold water for 10 to 20 minutes. If you only see that the skin is red, apply moisturizer and see if changes occur.

- Court surface. Wash hands with soap and water. Clean the wound with soap and rinse with water jet. Dry the wound with sterile gauze. If it bleeds Press it with sterile dressings. Apply antiseptic and cover.

- Has suffered a blow but no other significant symptoms. Do not lift the child immediately, check that there is no fracture. If the bruise involves a limb, elevate the affected limb and remove anything that may compress. Apply cold in the area with ice wrapped in a cloth to reduce pain and swelling.

1. Make sure your baby does not reach the level of windows prevents these remain open and if possible put a fence to guard. If there are stairs in your house avoid placing a baby step.
2. Watch your baby all the time in the bathroom in his first months banal restrained by you.
3. Removes the child’s reach every object seudopunsante: scissors, etc..
4. Place remedies and poisons in high place.
5. As long as baby do not let up just a bed, looking to move a lot and often a fall is not recommended.
6. When you go by car take him in his chair with seat belts. Him a ride to remember to tie car.
7. Do not give toys or objects small enough to fit him in the mouth because you can choke.