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Newborn Suffocated in Parents' Bed
9 Dec
Summary
- A 23-day-old infant died from accidental smothering.
- The incident occurred while the baby slept between parents.
- Doctors warn of increased risks during cold weather.
A community is mourning the tragic loss of a 23-day-old infant who reportedly died from accidental suffocation while sleeping in his parents' bed in Amroha district. The distraught parents, who had waited four years for a child, discovered their son unresponsive early Sunday morning. Despite a desperate rush to the Community Health Centre, the baby was pronounced dead, with medical professionals citing suffocation as the likely cause.
This heartbreaking event has intensified warnings from health officials regarding safe infant sleeping arrangements, particularly during the winter season. Experts emphasize that the close proximity required for warmth increases the risk of accidental crushing or smothering for vulnerable newborns. These risks are further compounded for infants between one and four months old, a demographic particularly susceptible to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Medical authorities are urging parents to exercise extreme caution when co-sleeping with infants, especially in colder weather. The incident serves as a somber reminder of the potential dangers associated with bed-sharing and the critical importance of following recommended safe sleep guidelines to protect fragile newborns from preventable tragedies.
