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FAQ - SIDS
Q. How many babies die every year
in the UK from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?
A. 340, making it the largest cause of death, for babies less than 1
year.
Q. How do you know that SIDS is related to mattress breathability
A. The ‘Back To Sleep Campaign’ has reduced SIDS incidents, showing
it is strongly related to infants breathing into their mattresses,
inhaling their own CO2
Q. How do you know that SIDS is related to higher infant temperature
A. There is a higher incidence of the syndrome during Autumn and
Winter. This is believed to be linked to additional home central
heating
Q. What are the key factors to minimising SIDS ?
A. 1. Ensure you use a breathable mattress and mattress cover, so as
to minimise the possibility of your baby poisoning itself on its own
CO2, in the event that it turns onto its tummy.
2. Utilise bacteria free material in your cot.
3. Lie your baby on its back on a firm mattress
4. Keep your baby cool.
5. Keep cot materials clean
Q. Does the Stimulite mattress address these 5 items ?
A. Yes
1. The mattress is 90% air, with vertical and horizontal holes for
maximum ventilation. Independent tests prove that 92% of your babies
CO2 is diffused by the mattress, as against 40% in conventional
mattresses.
2. The mattress is completely bacteria free
3. The mattress is made of cutting edge material, used in modern
medicine. It’s soft yet fully supportive.
4. Horizontal and vertical ventilation airways ensure an even
temperature for your baby
5. The mattress is easily and cost effectively cleaned. |
