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I thought that co-bedding has been slowly phased out due to the risk of sids. Most NICU that I have worked at have stopped this practice. We consul the parents on the risks of Co-bedding based on the recommendation of the AAP.
Could you site the AAP recommendation? NANN states that there is insuffient evidence to discontinue because of the lack of studies done in the home, and did not locate information on AAP that discourages co-bedding. Just breezed thru really, and will look later when I get to work. None of my NNP's thus far have stated anything either. Interesting.
My prior workplace did something very cute. Excuse me for not knowing the technical term.. but we had these little gold sticky hearts that were supposed to be used to adhere the temperature probes (connected to the warmer).. we would stick the sticky hearts on their little hats with A or B written on them in sharpie. Worked very well!
LuvofNursing, BSN, MSN, RN
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I guess this is self explanatory... what does your hospital do to tell the difference between twin A & B when they are co-bedding?