Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among infants after the first month of age. There are steps you can take to help keep your baby safer during sleep. Let’s look at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for safe sleep, known as the ABCs of Safe Sleep, and see how the Perfect Noggin meets this criteria.
A = Alone
This guideline addresses the issue of co-sleeping, which has been linked to infant deaths. Each infant should sleep in a dedicated sleep space with a dedicated sleep surface. The Perfect Noggin complies with this by providing a safe, individual sleeping environment for your baby.
B = Back
This refers to the importance of back sleeping. Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep, and the Perfect Noggin supports this position perfectly. Since back sleeping can increase the risk of head flattening, the Perfect Noggin is designed to prevent this issue, providing double the reassurance.
C = Crib
This guideline emphasizes that the crib should be free of any loose items that could pose a suffocation risk, such as pillows, blankets, quilts, bumper pads, soft toys, stuffed animals, sheepskins, and comforters. The Perfect Noggin is designed without any loose components, ensuring a safe sleep environment.
Additional Safety Features of the Perfect Noggin:
● Solid Plastic Walls: Ensures a stable and secure structure.
● Fitted Cotton Cover: Eliminates the risk of loose bedding.
● No "Soft" Regions: Prevents suffocation hazards.
● Firm Surface: The IXPE foam is well-tolerated by the infant's head and is highly effective in correcting head shape, similar to a helmet.
● Safe Incline: The Perfect Noggin has an incline of only 3.6 degrees, well below the dangerous threshold of 10 degrees identified by the CPSC and CDC.
The Perfect Noggin is designed with your baby’s safety in mind, adhering to all the important guidelines for infant sleep safety. So, does the Perfect Noggin violate safe sleep guidelines? No, it does not. The Perfect Noggin is both safe and effective, providing peace of mind for parents and a comfortable, secure sleep environment for your baby.