Laptop on Tummy?

chica779 · February 2011

So, I'm laying on the couch right now in my normal "computer position", laptop on my tummy. And of course it just now dawned on me, Am I cooking my baby's brainwaves??!!?? Anyone else have this habit? Is it bad?

(for the record, I now have a pillow under the offensive laptop...)

JNKS2328 · February 2011

Oh man... I do this too! And it must get a little hot.. I think I need a new plan..

quezzo · February 2011

That is how I generally sit too, but now I've been trying to put it on my legs. I have no idea if it even does anything but I figured it can't hurt. Would love to hear if anyone knows the actual answer though.

emily1414 · February 2011

My OB actually warned me about doing this. You know how you're not supposed to go in a hot tub... same theory applies... making baby a little too warm! I'm sure you're fine, but I'd certainly avoid it in the future.

mrsmikey · February 2011

I think someone actually posted a link about this somewhere at some point. The general consensus was basically it's probably not a good idea, but there's nothing that shows it does any damage. Just not a good habit since they can get downright hot.

We have one of those laptop pads that dissipates the heat and it really does work. Maybe you should look into one of those.

KatKan · February 2011

I have been avoiding this too! Also, When i put my cell phone in my coat pocket (like all day, I run around town for work) it rests right on my belly. I have started keeping it in a different pocket! I dont' know if it makes any difference... hah!

natkay02 · February 2011

KatKan:
I have been avoiding this too! Also, When i put my cell phone in my coat pocket (like all day, I run around town for work) it rests right on my belly. I have started keeping it in a different pocket! I dont' know if it makes any difference... hah!

Huh? I'm confused. Why? Does your cell phone overheat?

laurynfaerie · February 2011

I keep my laptop on my legs. My main concern is the pressure, since when I lay far enough down the edge rests on my not-a-bump-yet lol.

natkay02 · February 2011

laurynfaerie:
I keep my laptop on my legs. My main concern is the pressure, since when I lay far enough down the edge rests on my not-a-bump-yet lol.

Your baby is pretty protected in there. I wouldn't worry about the pressure from the weight of a laptop.

womancake · February 2011

natkay02:
KatKan:
I have been avoiding this too! Also, When i put my cell phone in my coat pocket (like all day, I run around town for work) it rests right on my belly. I have started keeping it in a different pocket! I dont' know if it makes any difference... hah!

I'm confused. Why? Does your cell phone overheat?

There is some concern about radiation or emf waves or something like that from laptops and cell phones. I remember reading about it, and I do wonder if it's going to be one of those things we find out in 20 years causes problems. But I try not to worry about it too much.

natkay02 · February 2011

womancake:
natkay02:
KatKan:
I have been avoiding this too! Also, When i put my cell phone in my coat pocket (like all day, I run around town for work) it rests right on my belly. I have started keeping it in a different pocket! I dont' know if it makes any difference... hah!

I'm confused. Why? Does your cell phone overheat?
There is some concern about radiation or emf waves or something like that from laptops and cell phones. I remember reading about it, and I do wonder if it's going to be one of those things we find out in 20 years causes problems. But I try not to worry about it too much.

Oh okay. Gotcha. Yeah, if that's the case I'm screwed.

windsongs · February 2011

Me too- but my Dh went out an got a mini ironing board and I use it like a little tv tray in bed or on the couch! It works very well!

TheFannins729 · February 2011

i figured if my laptop is going to get hot enough to cook the baby, it's going to burn me first. i don't know, my laptop never gets that hot. my showers definitely get hotter than my laptop does.

KatKan · February 2011

natkay02:
womancake:
natkay02:

KatKan:
I have been avoiding this too! Also, When i put my cell phone in my coat pocket (like all day, I run around town for work) it rests right on my belly. I have started keeping it in a different pocket! I dont' know if it makes any difference... hah!

I'm confused. Why? Does your cell phone overheat?

There is some concern about radiation or emf waves or something like that from laptops and cell phones. I remember reading about it, and I do wonder if it's going to be one of those things we find out in 20 years causes problems. But I try not to worry about it too much.

Oh okay. Gotcha. Yeah, if that's the case I'm screwed.

Sorry to be confusing! No my phone does not get hot, lol. Just worried about radiation. I read that you should not sleep with your cell phone next to your bed right near your head... I don't think there is anything conclusive on this though.

womancake · February 2011

KatKan:
natkay02:
womancake:
natkay02:

KatKan:
I have been avoiding this too! Also, When i put my cell phone in my coat pocket (like all day, I run around town for work) it rests right on my belly. I have started keeping it in a different pocket! I dont' know if it makes any difference... hah!

I'm confused. Why? Does your cell phone overheat?

There is some concern about radiation or emf waves or something like that from laptops and cell phones. I remember reading about it, and I do wonder if it's going to be one of those things we find out in 20 years causes problems. But I try not to worry about it too much.

Oh okay. Gotcha. Yeah, if that's the case I'm screwed.

Sorry to be confusing! No my phone does not get hot, lol. Just worried about radiation. I read that you should not sleep with your cell phone next to your bed right near your head... I don't think there is anything conclusive on this though.

Here's a short article that talks about it a little: https://www.prevention.com/health/health/natural-remedies/cell-phone-safety-and-news/article/7aa2312bcbee9110VgnVCM20000012281eac____

carcirrotti · February 2011

hmm good to know this info. mine's not hot ever, but i def been putting it on my legs more.

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