Patient's question:
The baby is now exactly 40 days old. She has been healthy all along. My mother-in-law told me not to cover her mouth or nose when putting her to sleep or feeding her, as it can easily cause suffocation. Are there other reasons for newborn asphyxiation in the first 40 days?Doctor's answer:
1. Sofa: People lie on it. The body can easily sink in. Especially when children roll over. Their faces press against the soft surface of the sofa. Their nostrils can easily become blocked. If no one is careful. And the children are younger. And they are not conscious. They may cause breathing difficulties or even suffocate to death.2. Soft pillows and cushions: Some parents use pillows for babies to make them comfortable when sleeping. Or place pillows on adult pillows or cushions. The soft filling can make the baby's head sink deeply into it. When the baby rolls over. The soft filling can cover the baby's mouth and nose. Leading to the risk of suffocation.