Nigerian Doctor Lists Ways A Baby Can Die Suddenly

A Nigerian doctor, Chinonso Egemba, has listed the different ways a baby can die suddenly.

He described the situation as “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome”.

He advised parents not to use pillows, blankets, duvets in the sleep area of their  baby.

“Don’t use pillows, blankets, duvets etc in your baby’s sleep area, and keep all those items away from your baby’s face,” he wrote.

The Doctor added, “They should also not sleep on adult mattresses or sofas, only in their cribs.”

Read more of his opinion on the various ways and the precautionary measures to be taken to prevent such deaths.

The UK National Health Service has more information on ways a baby can die suddenly i.e sudden infant death syndrome.