The SUID Prevention Program Provider and Patient Conversations for Safe Sleep video series is designed to improve provider patient communication and education regarding infant sleep challenges. The purpose is to help pediatricians develop collaborative counseling skills around safe infant sleep. During pediatrician well-visits, providers can be approached by families with unanticipated questions regarding infant sleep. These videos demonstrate how pediatricians can respond to families and caregivers in a culturally sensitive, informative, and non-judgmental way to reinforce the critical message of practicing safe infant sleep.
Developing Baby's Self Soothing Abilities
New parents may enter parenthood without a clear understanding of what infant sleep is like. Babies are constantly developing over the first year of life and this can impact sleep in more ways than one. This video demonstrates a conversation between a parent and pediatrician about a restless baby at night and how it is important to avoid soft items in the crib.
Preparing for Baby and Choosing Safe Sleep Products
It is very exciting time when patient families are expanding. Pediatricians can check in with parents before the little one arrives to see if they have a safe sleep plan in place, what questions or concerns they may have, and help guide them through the different baby products on the market. This video demonstrates a pediatrician connecting with an expecting family and providing some advice on how to prepare for the new member of the family.
Maintaining Safe Sleep When Baby is Congested
Having a sick little one can be a challenging time for the family. Sick babies tend to have less of an appetite, can be extra fussy and uncomfortable, and have a harder time sleeping and staying asleep. This video will demonstrate how pediatricians can address parent concerns regarding how to put congested babies to sleep safely.
Talking With Families About Bedsharing
Whether it be due to cultural influence, lack of knowledge, or simply personal preference, some families do not follow safe sleep recommendations. Pediatricians are to provide these families with the AAP recommendations so they know what they can do to prevent a Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and keep their baby safe. The following video will demonstrate how you can navigate a conversation with a patient who mentions that they bed-share with their baby.
Supporting Parents in Managing Safe Sleep Challenges
As pediatricians know, swaddling can help soothe baby to sleep when done safely, but there are important things to communicate with new parents about swaddle products and safety. Here is an example of a conversation you can have when you are counseling a parent about avoiding unsafe sleep practices.
The Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Prevention Program is funded by Cooperative Agreement Number UF745730 from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) as part of an award totaling $500,000 annually with 0 percent financed with non-governmental sources. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS or the US Government.
Last Updated
09/25/2024
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics