Table 2 Practices performed by mothers...

Table 2

Practices performed by mothers to create a safe sleep environment (N = 455)

Practices	n	%
Room sharing
Yes	434	95.4
No	21	4.6
Bed-sharing
Yes	31	6.8
No	424	93.2
Sleep surface/feature of the mattress used
Firm	35	7.7
Soft	420	92.3
The way the sheet is placed
Tight	390	85.7
Loose	65	14.3
Pillow use
Yes	396	87.0
No	59	13.0
Covering the baby's face with a piece of thin cloth
Yes	77	16.9
No	378	83.1
Baby's frequent sleeping position
Supine position	168	36.9
Prone position	81	17.8
Lateral position	206	45.3
Smoking in the baby's sleep environment
Yes	11	2.4
No	444	97.6
Using a pacifier while the baby falls asleep
Yes	304	66.8
No	151	33.2
Swaddling
Yes	15	3.3
No	440	96.7
Temperature of the room where the baby sleeps
Cool (18 °C)	4	0.9
Normal (22–24 °C)	449	98.7
Hot (> 24 °C)	2	0.4

Practices	n	%
Room sharing
Yes	434	95.4
No	21	4.6
Bed-sharing
Yes	31	6.8
No	424	93.2
Sleep surface/feature of the mattress used
Firm	35	7.7
Soft	420	92.3
The way the sheet is placed
Tight	390	85.7
Loose	65	14.3
Pillow use
Yes	396	87.0
No	59	13.0
Covering the baby's face with a piece of thin cloth
Yes	77	16.9
No	378	83.1
Baby's frequent sleeping position
Supine position	168	36.9
Prone position	81	17.8
Lateral position	206	45.3
Smoking in the baby's sleep environment
Yes	11	2.4
No	444	97.6
Using a pacifier while the baby falls asleep
Yes	304	66.8
No	151	33.2
Swaddling
Yes	15	3.3
No	440	96.7
Temperature of the room where the baby sleeps
Cool (18 °C)	4	0.9
Normal (22–24 °C)	449	98.7
Hot (> 24 °C)	2	0.4

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