We know parents get exhausted. A new parent tired is a whole different level.
But falling asleep on the couch or in a chair with your baby is one of the most dangerous situations for a newborn.
The Tennessee Department of Health reminds parents that soft surfaces, loose cushions, and the risk of rolling make it unsafe. If you feel yourself drifting off, put your baby down in their crib first.
Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.
