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Sleeping on Stomach
Our little ones used these for 1 1/2 years and often rolled to tummy, but knowing their SIDS risk was so lo due too our having them in the sleep sack, ...
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- Although I understand your concern, I can tell you that my son did the exact same thing and I kept trying to roll him over during the night just to find him on his bel...
- Dear D. J. Our child did the same. But we learned to do the following things: The best was to use a Sleepsack which basically is a blanket that comforts the baby....
- I have went through SIDs training and they say if the child is old enough to roll over then it is ok to let them sleep that way. I would still put the baby to bed on h...
"Daughter Keeps Rolling over in Her Sleep"
They explained to me that if I put him down on his belly, and he did NOT have the muscle ability to roll over that could add to the risk of SIDS. ...
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- I had a monitor that would sense my son's breathing. You might want to get that. It will help you sleep better. I also had a little wedge thing that my son would sleep...
- I work in a day care in the infant room. We have been to SID's classes. They say that if the baby can roll over to let them and it is not necessary to roll them back o...
- From what I have read and what my Peditricain told me, as soon as a baby is old enough to roll over, it is fine for them to sleep in any position they can get into or ...
What About Tummy Sleeping?
Actually SIDS is at highest risk from 3-6months. I think it is fine to ..... plus the fact that she is able to roll over, she has a lower risk for SIDS. ...
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- I fully respect the opinion of the SIDS researchers when it comes to sleeping on the tummy. The possibility of suffocation is there as well. Sleeping on the back has t...
- Hi A., my son is almost 2 years old. i started him out sleeping on his back but after about 2 months he didn't want that anymore. so from 2 months on i let him sleep h...
- A., My daughter slept on her tummy... she is 5 now... but that was the only way she would sleep. It was appartently her natural position to be comfortable. If she c...
Cold Hands and Feet
Using blankets at this age is not considered safe due to the SIDS risk. We layer our son's jammies and keep the heat at 65. Overheating is a risk too. ...
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- Have you tried a sleep sack? Halo is a name-brand though most stores have their own brands now (Target does). They come in cotton or fleece, and babies can't kick th...
- We had this problem with my little guy. We put socks on his feet, then footy pajamas, then a sleepsack (the blanket that is impossible to kick off!!). Sleepsacks are...
- I would also recommend a space heater for your little guys' room, or keep your house warmer but open a window in your room for your husband. We keep our house at 75,...
Breathable Bumper Worth It?
Sep 16, 2009 ... I also wanted to add, you should never use a regular bumper at all because of the SIDS risk and the chance they will use it to climb out. ...
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- We really liked the Breathable Bumper -- for the SIDS reasons most others have already mentioned, but also because as our daughters grew older and started climbing mor...
- please dont use a regular bumper. i cant believe they still make them. when they talk about a baby suffocating on it, its not only talking about when the baby is tiny ...
- I loved the breathable bumper and I actually used it for a very long time. Once my son was moving more he could try to stand up on the one that came with the set. For ...
3 Month Old Rolls over in Her Sleep onto Tummy
Everything I read says DON'T let baby sleep on her tummy, reduce the risk of SIDS. This past couple of weeks, my 3 month old started rolling onto her tummy ...
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- If you are nervous about her rolling, there are little triangle positioners that you can buy to keep her on her back. Rolled-up blankets also work well. They say not t...
- At 3 weeks old my daughter started rolling from her stomach to back. So we started sleeping her on her stomach knowing she was strong enough and was not going to suffo...
- my son would only sleep on his tummy, he would never sleep on his back, and he is going to be 2 in september. I tried for a while, cause i was also told to never let ...
5 Month Old Rolling on Stomach While Sleeping Help!!!
At first I got really worried about it due to the SIDS risk, but I was told that if she can roll, it means her neck is strong enough that she can move her ...
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- if your baby is putting himself onto his tummy to sleep let him. he is doing what is most comfortable to him. my daughter has always slept on her side or tummy from bi...
- hi S., all 3 of my kids slept on their stomachs, I bet if you ask your mom she will tell you so did you. The longer your baby sleeps with you the harder that habit wil...
- My daughter started rolling over onto her stomach during sleep at only 2 1/2 months old. At first I got really worried about it due to the SIDS risk, but I was told t...
8 1/2 Month Old Turning over During the Night
My doctor said once they can roll over the risk of SIDS goes way down. .... Yes, there is a tiny risk of SIDS, but she's 8 1/2 months old and can flip ...
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- Hi, I am a mom of 4 kids, 13,10, 7 and 4. Three of the 4 slept entirely on their stomachs from newborns and slept better for it. The last one actually was comfortabl...
- My son started doing the same thing when he was around 6 months. I was concerned about SIDS, but his pediatrician said there was no problem. If he was strong enough ...
- My baby, now 13 months old started turning over at a very early age too. Both my husband and I were concerned about her sleeping on her stomach, until I read and hear...
"Back to Sleep" Fear of SIDS
By the time they can roll and move around, SIDS isn't as much of an issue. ... And the biggest risk factor is not having been breastfed, and sleeping away ...
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- I haven't read all the responses so I may be repeating somethings but if you are worried about him covering his face with blankets then don't use them. Layer clothing...
- Hi S., I know just how you feel, I was the same way....Once my daughter was too big for her bassinet I was worried about putting her in her crib, in fear I would not h...
- Hello S.,I know every mother has the same fear. One thing you mentioned is that your worried he will cover his face while in the crib. One of the things you should do ...
Bumpers in the Crib
I have the breathable bumper pad, from babies r us, in my sons crib right now. they are not a sids risk, and when he starts rolling, he wont get hurt. ...
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- C. Your baby might get stuck a few times but she will learn how to move her legs in such a way to free herself. Until then you might have to rescue her. As she be...
- Bumper pads are believed to be a risk factor for SIDS (same as blankets in the crib). It is thought that when the baby's face is turned into the bumper, the baby is b...
- I have the breathable bumper pad, from babies r us, in my sons crib right now. they are not a sids risk, and when he starts rolling, he wont get hurt.
