Kim Kardashian Westshared thefirst photo of son Psalmone week ago, and while many fans were taken with how cute the star’s newborn is, others grew concerned over what was in the crib with him.
As an expert pointed out toToday, “parents need to avoid using any soft objects in the bed, and this includes crib bumpers, blankets, pillows” and “soft toys,” as those items could make itmore difficult for young children to breathe, which could possibly result in death.
A source tells PEOPLE that theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar, 38, is “aware” of the criticism she received.
Instagram/Kim Kardashian West; Inset: Karwai Tang/Getty Images
“It was a split-second, staged photo,” the source adds. “As a mother of four,she very much knows how to keepher newborn safe in the crib. Again, it was staged for a photo.”
Pointing out their concerns over the image, many Twitter users urged Kardashian West to follow safe sleep standardsto help prevent against SIDS, which stands for sudden infant death syndrome.
“Everything about this picture causes me anxiety,” wroteone concerned social-media user. “Please follow safe sleep habits. It can reduce the risk of SIDS.”
Another user, who claimed to be an emergency-roomphysician, warned against“all that unnecessary padding.”
“Please please please go pay an overpriced ‘sleep consultant’ to get all that unnecessary padding, bumpers, and blankets outof your child’s crib so they arenot at risk for SIDS,” they wrote. “I’ve tried and failed to resuscitate too many children that have died this way.”
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian West.Theo Wargo/WireImage
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents place newborn children on their back “on afirm sleep surfacesuch as a crib or bassinet with a tight-fitting sheet.”
“The crib should be bare,” the AAP recommends.
Kardashian has since removed the photo from her Instagram feed, but it is still upon her Twitter account.
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Although the KKW Beauty mogul has yet to share another photo of her newborn, earlier this week, momKris Jennerrevealed the inspiration behindher newest grandchild’s biblical name, which means “song” in Hebrew.
“The inspiration was the Book of Psalms in the Bible,” Jenner, 63, toldEntertainment Tonight. “I think it’s just a wonderful way to celebrate how they feel. And he’s such a blessing, so it’s perfect.”
A source close to the rapperpreviously confirmed to PEOPLEthat the name was a reflection on West’s recent renewed dedication to his Christian faith.
“Kanye has been goingthrough a spiritual revival lately. Every name has a meaning that is personal between Kanye and Kim and the child,” the insider said. “Psalm is a good reflection of where Kanye and Kim are spiritually.”
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West with their children.Kim Kardashian/Instagram
“Kanye is very involved in choosing the names. He and Kim do exactly what every couple does, where they each bring up names and the other one gives their feedback. It’s very traditional that way,” the source said. “Kanye wouldnever just choose a name thatKim doesn’t like, or vice versa. The names are things that they mutually agree upon.”
“He’s here and he’s perfect!” Kardashian West said inher initial announcement, adding ina separate tweet, “He’s also Chicago’s twin lol I’m sure he will change a lot butnow he looks just like her.”
source: people.com
