Inflatable mattresses are great for when you’re having guest sleeping over. However, it’s not so great when you let a tiny baby sleep on it.

Mississippi authorities are investigating the death of a seven month old baby who apparently died after the inflatable mattress the child was sleeping on deflated. The tragedy comes as SIDS awareness month draws to a close. Local health and safety officials urge everyone to be aware of unsafe practices that can kill infants .

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Registered nurse Nancy Roach reminds parents it’s always safest to put baby on her back and to minimize bedding. “In a safe sleep environment we don’t want to see bumper pads, we don’t want to see stuffed animals, pillows, soft blankets, anything that could get in the baby’s face.”

As a parent, I don’t wanna question why some people can be negligent anymore. But this should be an eye-opener for other parents or adults with children. When it comes to them, we should always practice care.

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