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Matress Wrapping and SIDS
OK - a couple of friends of mine totally freaked me out about SIDS and how it may be prevented by this method called Matress Wrapping. I went to this website called Eve's Best and read up on it and at some other sites too, and have ordered the wrapping for our crib and bassinnet. I was just wondering if anyone else has used matress wrapping or looked into it and what are your thoughts on it.
Yeah, the honey thing surprised me as well. Not that I ever thought of giving an infant honey, I just never thought that I shouldn't either...LOL. The lemon thing sounds like something my in-laws would do too. Thus the reason they wont be allowed to babysit. Haha. Well, I'm going to bed now. If I stay awake any longer I'll just start to reply to posts in an incoherent manner. :)
That's quite interesting about honey and one of the many reasons my child is not allowed to stay with my mother-in-law. Amongst the many strange things they have done (like given my husbands nephew a bit of lemon at a few months of age to see his reaction, now he has severe neurodermititis and is not allowed to have anything with citric acid, hmmmmm, I wonder why!!!!!!!!!!!!), they mix honey with baby porridge and have feed it to my husbands nephews and this when they were younger than 12 months. OMG, I almost flipped out. The problem is that sometimes the older generation don't believe you because they think that they did it and their kids are OK (by the way my husband and his sisters are overweight, they were given too much sugar as babies and most likely honey as well!!!!!).
It's interesting that now honey and botulismus may be associated with SIDS, gotta tell my hubby that one.
It's interesting that now honey and botulismus may be associated with SIDS, gotta tell my hubby that one.
Here's some info you may find useful. It's not intended to sway anyone's beliefs or argue any particular point:
Revised American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) guidelines, released in October 2005, recommend the following:
Always put a baby to sleep on its back. (This includes naps.) DO NOT put a baby to sleep on its stomach. Side sleeping is unstable and should also be avoided. Allowing the baby to roll around on its tummy while awake can prevent a flat spot (due to sleeping in one position) from forming on the back of the head.
Only put babies to sleep in a crib. NEVER allow the baby to sleep in bed with other children or adults, and do NOT put them to sleep on surfaces other than cribs, like a sofa.
Let babies sleep in the same room (NOT the same bed) as parents. If possible, babies cribs should be placed in the parents' bedroom to allow for night-time feeding.
Avoid soft bedding materials. Babies should be placed on a firm, tight-fitting crib mattress with no comforter. Use a light sheet to cover the baby. Do not use pillows, comforters, or quilts.
Make sure the room temperature is not too hot. The room temperature should be comfortable for a lightly-clothed adult. A baby should not be hot to the touch.
Let the baby sleep with a pacifier. Pacifiers at naptime and bedtime can reduce the risk of SIDS. Doctors think that a pacifier might allow the airway to open more, or prevent the baby from falling into a deep sleep. A baby that wakes up more easily may automatically move out of a dangerous position. However, do not force the infant to use a pacifier. Although pacifier use has been associated with dental problems and breast-feeding difficulties, researchers say the potential benefit (decreased SIDS risk) outweighs the risks. The AAP says that one SIDS death could be prevented for every 2,733 babies who suck on a pacifier during sleep.
Do not use breathing monitors or products marketed as ways to reduce SIDS. In the past, home apnea (breathing) monitors were recommended for families with a history of the condition. But research found that they had no effect, and the use of home monitors has largely stopped.
Other recommendations from SIDS experts:
Keep your baby in a smoke-free environment.
Breastfeed your baby, if possible -- breastfeeding reduces some upper respiratory infections that may influence the development of SIDS.
NEVER give honey to a child less than 1 year old -- honey in very young children may cause infant botulism, which may be associated with SIDS.
Until the nature of the disease is fully understood, complete prevention will not be a reality.
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zazou - I'm looking into the product you mentioned, thanks for the tip! :)
Revised American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) guidelines, released in October 2005, recommend the following:
Always put a baby to sleep on its back. (This includes naps.) DO NOT put a baby to sleep on its stomach. Side sleeping is unstable and should also be avoided. Allowing the baby to roll around on its tummy while awake can prevent a flat spot (due to sleeping in one position) from forming on the back of the head.
Only put babies to sleep in a crib. NEVER allow the baby to sleep in bed with other children or adults, and do NOT put them to sleep on surfaces other than cribs, like a sofa.
Let babies sleep in the same room (NOT the same bed) as parents. If possible, babies cribs should be placed in the parents' bedroom to allow for night-time feeding.
Avoid soft bedding materials. Babies should be placed on a firm, tight-fitting crib mattress with no comforter. Use a light sheet to cover the baby. Do not use pillows, comforters, or quilts.
Make sure the room temperature is not too hot. The room temperature should be comfortable for a lightly-clothed adult. A baby should not be hot to the touch.
Let the baby sleep with a pacifier. Pacifiers at naptime and bedtime can reduce the risk of SIDS. Doctors think that a pacifier might allow the airway to open more, or prevent the baby from falling into a deep sleep. A baby that wakes up more easily may automatically move out of a dangerous position. However, do not force the infant to use a pacifier. Although pacifier use has been associated with dental problems and breast-feeding difficulties, researchers say the potential benefit (decreased SIDS risk) outweighs the risks. The AAP says that one SIDS death could be prevented for every 2,733 babies who suck on a pacifier during sleep.
Do not use breathing monitors or products marketed as ways to reduce SIDS. In the past, home apnea (breathing) monitors were recommended for families with a history of the condition. But research found that they had no effect, and the use of home monitors has largely stopped.
Other recommendations from SIDS experts:
Keep your baby in a smoke-free environment.
Breastfeed your baby, if possible -- breastfeeding reduces some upper respiratory infections that may influence the development of SIDS.
NEVER give honey to a child less than 1 year old -- honey in very young children may cause infant botulism, which may be associated with SIDS.
Until the nature of the disease is fully understood, complete prevention will not be a reality.
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zazou - I'm looking into the product you mentioned, thanks for the tip! :)
I've actually bought something called Swaddle Me which is produced from a company called Kiddopotamus. It has won several awards and has been highly recommended by leading SIDS organisations and is supposed to be good for colicky babies. The midwives here in Germany also recommend swaddling the babies.
Yeah but Dr's used to say it was bad to sleep on their backs also. Natural instinct is to turn their heads if they put them face down. My sister in law was actually told to put her baby on her belly because she had acid reflux so bad and they can choke on their own spit up. Honestly, SIDS is very rare. I wouldnt worry myself sick over it, you wont ever be able to sleep if you do.
On another note, I am not telling anyone to put their baby on their belly, obviosuly this is a personal preference.
On another note, I am not telling anyone to put their baby on their belly, obviosuly this is a personal preference.
I haven't actually looked into mattress wrapping but I did buy fitted crib sheets and a sleep positioner for my little one. While I'm glad nothing happened in any of the cases Kisstin mentioned, dr's warn against allowing babies to sleep on their bellies for a very good reason. SIDS isn't always the result of babies sleeping on their bellies but every precaution should be taken. I could never forgive myself if I allowed my little one to sleep face down and something happened to her. Better safe than sorry. Let us know if you find any good info on the mattress wrapping though, someone else may want to look into it as well. :)
I have never even heard of it lol. Honestly, my daughter was soo colic that I slept her on her belly instead of back (which I know your not supposed to), but it helped alot and she was fine. My sister in law slept all her babies on their bellies. SIDS is pretty rare and I dont think they really know what causes it... they just sort of speculate. I wouldnt worry myself sick over it.
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