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SIDS Worry
Asked by K.G. from Los Angeles
on March 9, 2009
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I've been having my 6 week old little girl sleep in a pack and play in our bedroom since we brought her home from the hospital. We have a blanket under her head as a ...
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- Lose the "pillow" blanket. With a young infant I would sleep with both bedroom doors (yours and hers) open, so that you can hear her breathing when you wake at night, ...
- It IS scary, but try not to let it worry you too much because you don't want it interfere with all the joy you are feeling. Yes, there is the rare SIDS case, but most...
- Hello K., Congratulations on becoming a mommy! Yes, blankets are a risk with a baby. There are several other ways to keep them warm. The potato sack sleepers are...
Sids
Asked by R.S. from New York
on July 6, 2009
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Hi every1,I wanted 2 know how many mother's put their babies 2 sleep on their stomach? I do it a lot cuz she sleep soo well & 4 a long period of time on her stomach! I...
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- I know its hard to be a new mom but the risk of SIDS is sooooo much higher if your baby is on her stomach. That, smoke in the house, loose bedding, stagnant air, ect ...
- I used to babysit in the 70's and at that time they always had you put babies to sleep on their stomach and there was a concern that babies were safer sleeping on thei...
- Hi R., I'm sure you will see alot of moms telling you that it is a really bad idea to have your baby on her belly. I put all 4 of my children on their bellies to s...
Crib Mattress Recommendation Needed
Asked by A.J. from San Francisco
on November 6, 2007
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I have heard so much about foam mattresses verses coil for cribs, which is better? I have read the coil are "safer" for SIDS prevention but are so heavy they're really...
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- To prevent SIDS you need to buy a chemical free mattress. I'd recommend going to http://ecobaby.com/ for more info. There is an Australian research study that shows ...
- Because regular mattresses can be so toxic I recommend going to www.lifekind.com and getting a natural latex organic mattress. Mold, mildew and dust mite resistant. I...
- Check out this site. http://moonlightslumber.com/starlight_support.cfm I have one for my son. They're probably the best mattresses out there. All foam, flame r...
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...
Thanks
Asked by S.V. from Rochester
on April 19, 2010
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my 7 month old baby prefers to sleep on her stomach. No matter what position i place she rolls over after sometime. I am worried about SIDS. To ensure safety i have re...
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- My son is 2 years old now and has always slept on his belly. He would never sleep on his back. I just made sure that everything was out of his bed and would check on...
- If your baby at 7 months want to sleep on her stomache I don't think there is much you can do about it. My grandbaby was the same way, her ped dr said so long as you ...
- Hi S. - the greatest SIDS danger is between 2 and 4 mos old. because they dont have good neck control and arent able to roll over yet. Since she can roll over, si...
Crib Bumpers?
Asked by R.F. from Dallas
on October 20, 2006
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I used to think crib bumpers were just for show, and possibly a SIDS hazard from all of the stuff I read. Now my 4.5 month old is starting to 'scoot' a lot in her sle...
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- HI Becca, When my daughter was old enough to pull the bumpers (vinyl covered) down to look out of the crib that was when I took them out. She is now 28 and a new Mom...
- I used a regular crib bumper that came with my son's bedding. He did fine with it. If you're still not comfortable, I found this breathable bumper for you. http:...
- We used crib bumpers for our daughter w/o any issues. We put them on securely and checked them regularly to make sure she could not get caught up in them.
Scared After Baby's Death
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on November 25, 2008
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My husband's co-worker had a son about 3 weeks after my youngest daughter was born. He passed away last week, apparently due to SIDS. My husband didn't do as much inte...
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- Wow...I can only imagine how he must feel...I know just reading your post makes me wonder, "What would I DO if ANYTHING happened to my daughter"? I think only time wi...
- as one of those paranoid first time moms, i can totally relate to your husbands overreaction. if someone i knew had a baby that died of sids i would be a wreck. i'm no...
- J., Besides putting your baby on her back to sleep the most recent research shows that having air circulating in her room also helps prevent SIDS. Have your husband...
Cosleeping...
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on August 25, 2008
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So I'm back (i sure do have a lot of questions this pregnancy!). I have decided that since my husband now works nights, I would like to try cosleeping with my new lit...
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- Congratulations on your pregnancy! So sorry about your loss this year too. I'm sure your instincts as a mom are very good but the loss, among other things... is a ter...
- Sorry about your loss -- I can see why you're concerned! I would recommend grabbing a copy of the Dr Sears Baby Book or Sleep Book (you should find them at your lib...
- Hi K.! I'm a huge fan of co-sleeping. I did it with both my boys. I always used the pad that inclined to prevent acid reflux as much as possible. Sometimes we used th...
Need Baby Registry Advice
Asked by B.D. from Kansas City
on December 26, 2008
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I'm expecting a baby girl in February, and we just brought home our new 10 and 5 year-old sons from Russia. Life is a little hectic right now, and most of my time is ...
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- wow, triple congrats! i just bet your life is crazy right now! and sounds like it'll stay that way for awhile, too! lol. first off i will say that the most wonderful g...
- I have a medela pump in style. The Dr Brown bottles fit on it. I rarely sterilized bottles... but I did boil paci's & would use sterilizing bags by medela for bottl...
- I would have to say renting a breastpump may be better than buying, as you may find that one doesn't work for you. And, manual pumping is free. I would guess some may ...
Seeking Advice on Pacifier Use for a 4 Month Old
Asked by M.H. from Las Vegas
on December 15, 2009
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Hello Moms,
My 4 month old son has always liked the pacifier and it really seems to help him sleep. I have been reading some sleep books and have researched online...
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- Pacifiers are just fine for babies. Research is actually starting to suggest that babies who use them have a lesser chance of sids. My son sleeps with one - and now ...
- Dear M., There are more reasons to let your son use a pacifier then there are to take it away... prevention of SIDS, learning self soothing, good sleep for parents/...
- Here's the deal - if he is a sucky kind of kid - not all are - he will find something to suck on to soothe himself. Thumbs and fingers are a lot harder to take away, ...
