During cold winter months it is important to not overheat your baby. Overheating can cause mild side effects, but could also raise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Safe and Warm
Keep your baby's head and face uncovered to avoid overheating.
✖ Don't let your baby sleep with a hat, cap or other head covering. These items can keep your baby too warm, and can slip out of place and interfere with their breathing.
✖ Don't let your baby sleep with loose blankets or coverings. Any loose blankets or bedding can increase your baby's risk of suffocation.
What to Watch For
Watch for these signs of overheating.
Baby is:
- Warm to the touch
- Flushed or has red skin or rash
- Breathing fast or has rapid heartbeat
- Restless and unable to sleep
- Lethargic or unresponsive
- Has sweaty neck or damp hair
Safe Sleep in All Seasons
Always put your baby to bed in an uncluttered crib without extra padding, blankets, pillows or toys. Place them on their back to reduce the risk of sleep-related death.
In Mississippi, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the third leading cause of death for babies under one year of age. Safe sleep practices make a difference in keeping your baby safer.
