SIDS
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3Mo and Sleeping on My Tummy
Asked by A.D. from Honolulu
on February 21, 2008
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My daughter just started turning over 2 days after she turned 3mo an now she wont sleep on her back. I read about SIDS an am scared to let her sleep on her stomach! No...
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- Hi A., My daughter (13 months old now)started turning over around 3 1/2 months and I would always find her on her tummy. It scared the bejeses out of me too!! The t...
- My first daughter would not sleep for the 1st four months unless I was holding her. Then we realized she only liked to sleep on her stomach. With my second daughter.....
- I am pretty sure it's okay to leave her on her tummy. I left mine on their tummy because I figured they would turn to their back on their own if they needed more air.Y...
Need Advice on Travel Bed
Asked by J.N. from Chicago
on March 14, 2007
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Hello!
We're soon traveling with my 5-month old daughter by plane. My question is, what kind of bed can we bring with us that won't be too bulky or heavy? Anybody tri...
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- Depending on how "active" your daughter is at this stage you may want to put her in bed with you, but use one of the "in bed" co-sleepers like the "snugglenest". We u...
- This travel bed from Target would be perfect for you: http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_7/601-###-###-####-###-###-####?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000COW7W...
- I think at 5 months you are better with the pack n play then a travel cot. My daughter jsut turned 2 adn all of our family is in Ohio. we bought a travel cot from The...
Seeking Advice: Mama Who Lost Baby
Asked by T.P. from Minneapolis
on January 16, 2009
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Hi mamas,
My coworker has a close friend whose baby passed away (cause unknown, possibly SIDS) this week at about 3 months old. My coworker asked me for advice on ho...
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- Hi - Please tell your friend to be the exact same supporting friend she has always been. Losing anyone is hard, but if your friend tries to behave in any way other tha...
- T., See if you can find a middle man - relative or even your boss and find out what the family is ready for. Do they want meals, calls or visits? If they just wan...
- The best thing your friend can do is support your co-workers need to grieve and be there for her if she can. Many people like to say things like, "It was for the best"...
Blankets After the First Year
Asked by G.C. from Los Angeles
on May 29, 2009
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My 15 month old daughter still does not use a blanket. We followed the reccomendations because of SIDS for the first year but now she tosses and turns so much that she...
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- My little ones don't always like blankets either, but always felt cold to the touch. I just dress them warm for bed.
- Hi G., First of all I have to say, and I will probbably get blasted for it, but i can't belive that baby's are going without blankets the first year. Blankets are not ...
- My son has always slept with blankets in his crib however never really used them to cover himself unless he is playing (he is 21 months). I try to dress him according...
Sleeping with Blankets & Pillows
Asked by K.Y. from Los Angeles
on January 9, 2009
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At what age is it okay to introduce a blanket or pillow into a child's crib? My son is 13-months old and I have been freaked out about the possibility of SIDS. His cri...
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- I have my son a blanket at around a year and a pillow shortly after, although he was always trying to use the blanket as his pillow. At this age, he should have the...
- Hi K., I started giving my son a small light weight pillow at about 12 months and just recently a small blanket, as he too tends to kick them off as he sleeps. I'm g...
- your son is way past the sids worry. hes got head control and can move freely. my daughter got her first pillow at 8 1/2 months and has always slept with a blanket she...
Is It Safe for 14 Month Old to Sleep with Baby Blanket?
Asked by M.Z. from Washington DC
on December 29, 2008
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Is it safe yet? I know you can use a blanket that is properly tucked into the end of the mattress but when is it safe for a good old-fashioned loose baby blanket that ...
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- Hi! I use receiving blankets on my 11 month old. That way I know it is not too heavy for her to pull off.
- Between the time my son was 13 months old and 2 years I only used a light, fleece blanket. Now I can actually use a toddler size comforter but at 14 months I would st...
- there is little that is totally risk-free. this risk here is miniscule. i'd give that baby a blankie. khairete S.
My Son Keeps Turning on His Stomach!
Asked by N.G. from Sacramento
on November 4, 2009
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My 8-month old son keeps turning on his stomach to sleep & every time he does I run in there & turn him back on his side or back.. Im SOOO paranoid & scared of SIDS.. ...
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- I think you should check with your pediatrician but assuming there are no other signs in your family to indicate that SIDS is a concern, I think it's a losing battle t...
- My baby has slept on his stomach since he was two months old. He would never sleep on his back for more than 10 minutes so we didn't have much choice. His pedi said ...
- I'm sure there were extenuating cirmcumstances which Oprah didn't mention because she wants RATINGS. Quick safety check: Is the mattress medium firm - not soft? Are...
When Did You Give Your Toddler a Pillow?
Asked by M.D. from Los Angeles
on November 16, 2009
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Hi Moms...
I can't remember exactly when I gave my four year old a pillow to sleep with at night...I know it's early to give my 13 month old one, but I'm curious on...
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- I gave my daughter a pillow when she was around 12 -13 months b/c she asked for one but then she wasn't really using it so I took it out. She started using a boppy as...
- Hi M., It seems like it was sometime around 18 months to 2 years when I gave my children pillows. I didn't with my last daughter and my sister was over, and she sa...
- We gave our children their first pillow when they transitioned to a big kid bed.
Opinions on Sleeping Positions
Asked by K.L. from Chicago
on December 19, 2007
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My son is 8 months old and I am finding that when he sleeps he now turns over on his tummy. He buries his face in his hands. It looks like is sleeping directly on his...
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- The risk window for SIDS goes to around 8 months, so you are pretty safe there. Remember that SIDS and suffocation are two different things- SIDS is something probabl...
- Hi, Since your son is able to rollover and throw legs around, his chances of getting SIDS is greatly reduced. If he's able to roll back and forth and sit up on hi...
- K., As the other moms have said, since he can roll over and turn his head, the danger of SIDS is reduced. My little guy wanted to sleep with his Taggie on his face...
Letting Our 6Mo Old Sleep with a Pillow in Her Crib - Is This a Bad Idea?
Asked by H.H. from San Francisco
on February 2, 2008
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A few weeks ago our daughter had a cold (she was all stuffed up) uand we put a pillow under her head (angled downward) so that her sinus would "drain". She slept real...
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- H., I would say that you may want to remove the pillow eventually. However, don't push it. She may still be having some sinus stuff going on that isn't apparent or ...
- Hi H., I talked to a chiropractor this morning after reading your question. He was more concerned with the size of the pillow. He also said that it was better than th...
- "I'm not so concerned about SIDS" Why not? It is not safe for your baby to sleep with a pillow in the crib. If her nose is stuffy, use a nasal aspirator to suck...
