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Positional asphyxia

Positional asphyxia occurs when an infant's body position partially obstructs the airway and interferes with breathing.

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What baby gear to avoid buying

What baby gear to avoid buying

Start with the evidence, not the marketing Baby-product marketing often targets predictable worries: interrupted sleep, spit-up, flat head shape, colic, and fear of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A reassuring label, a large number of online reviews, or an image of a sleeping infant does not establish that a product is safe. The most dependable […]