Belly sleeping at daycare

biscuitsgirl2007

I recently found out DS has been taking some naps on his belly at daycare. He's almost 11 weeks old and hasn't rolled to his belly on his own but will sometimes roll to sleep on his side. Would you say something to your provider if you found this out? It's an in home daycare and I've heard nothing but good things. She's also been doing childcare for 20+ years. Am I just a paranoid FTM? I'm seriously considering buying the Snuza to send with him. The recent SIDS thread has got me scared again.

Krisd6

I definitely would say something. You are not paranoid- you are looking out for your child's safety.
What is a snuza? I have never heard of one.

hbird0723

I would say something. You are just looking out for him like pp said. You don't want to be worried about him the whole time he's there.

biscuitsgirl2007

The Snuza is a monitor that clips onto their diaper. It monitors their abdominal movement and alarms after several seconds if no movement is detected.

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Sorry for multiple posts. I was Bumping from phone and kept getting error messages.  Oops.

gypsymystic

FWIW I work at a daycare and it is both against the daycare's and state policy to allow stomach sleeping for a child under the age of 12 months.

biscuitsgirl2007

@Azlebella I just read the section on rest time for our state's DHS licensing.  Infants 12 months and younger are supposed to be placed on their backs initially and can then roll if they choose to.  Great.  Looks like I need to say something.  I don't think I could live with myself if I didn't and something happened.

mrsbtobe20122

Azlebella said:

FWIW I work at a daycare and it is both against the daycare's and state policy to allow stomach sleeping for a child under the age of 12 months.

Here they can't be placed in that position, swaddled, or have a blanket. If they are able to roll they can roll to their belly---and their crib is labeled that they can or cannot roll at out daycare.

gypsymystic

mrsbtobe20122 said:

FWIW I work at a daycare and it is both against the daycare's and state policy to allow stomach sleeping for a child under the age of 12 months.

Here they can't be placed in that position, swaddled, or have a blanket. If they are able to roll they can roll to their belly---and their crib is labeled that they can or cannot roll at out daycare.

Same in my state. They also can not sleep with any pacifier clips, toys or bibs.

amroke

They're not even allowed to nap in bouncy seats at my daycare. In cribs, on their backs.

giggler25

I would definitely say something.

usernewname

Say something. Maybe it's a regulation that's loosely enforced. To me there would be no way they wouldn't be aware of it.

PattyTC

I was looking into the Snuza the other day and it said that it doesn't work good for belly sleeping. Something about the mattress pressing against their abdomen which is where the Snuza is placed. It said you can place it on their side but it might not work as well.

CamrynnsMommy

I worked in a daycare facility in the infant room. It is absolutely against state policy to put a baby to sleep on their belly. They're not even allowed to sleep in the swings or bouncers.

I would absolutely say something.

I do recall a mother on another BMB lost her child to SIDS at an in-house daycare, they believe the child was sleeping on his stomach.

krlovell

I would first of all ask why your baby was placed on their belly to sleep. And go from there. I would be upset that I wasn't asked how I felt about my child sleeping on their belly prior to them doing it. So I'd ask questions before you lose your marbles. If you are going to stay at this daycare you have to be able to trust their judgement and they have to know that they can make a judgement call for your child without getting into trouble. So here's hoping that you can discuss it and be ok with the reasoning before you burn the bridge of the caregiver. No one wants their child sitting in a corner all day unloved because of possibly a misunderstanding. Good luck!! Questioning someone's job is always touchy.

biscuitsgirl2007

That's my problem. I have a hard time being "gentle" with words. I'm pretty straight forward. I really like her and it's so hard to find any availibility around here; let alone quality care. I just don't want to upset her but make it known I don't want him placed on his belly. It's already hard enough leaving him in someone else's care besides mine and DHs. I just wish DH would have said something when he picked him up on Friday and saw it. He's much better with words than me.

krlovell

I would tell her that.... Just start off with I don't want this to be a problem but I'm kind of upset about this and just need to get to the bottom of this... And go from there. This way if you sound like a bitch (not just upset) she knows that ahead of time as you are trying to talk to her. Tell her you don't want to argue but you're upset and wanted to know why she made the choices that she did. Hear her side and say I understand and I know you have tons of experience but I'd prefer you not.... Unless maybe she has a great reason and you are ok with it. But don't go above her head unless she's completely unreasonable. Sorry I know it's hard with other people watching your child. You have to tippy toe around their feelings so that your little one isn't the one being punished.

laurblum

Aside from all the safety stuff pp mentioned, I wouldn't want anyone allowing my child behaviors I don't allow at home. By this I mean obviously he was comfy on his tummy. What if he realizes he likes sleeping like that if she keeps putting him on his belly. Then you have to fight to get your baby to sleep on their back all because of a bad habit started at daycare. I always tell my mom & MIL that while they are caring for DD they need to do things like I do them because I want consistency.

danabsd

aimee223 said:

My mom did childcare 20+ years ago, and she keeps telling me I should put LO on his belly to sleep. She also thinks I should put rice cereal in his bottle to make him sleep longer. She also keeps asking me when she can take DS1 in a booster seat in her car. He's 2. The "old school" frame of mind is hard to get out of.

I would say something for sure.

Truth.