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PSA on SIDS

hpragolinihpragolini member
in September 2014 Moms
Found this article amd thought I would share the info.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/sids-risk-factors-vary-older-younger-babies-083418724.html

If you don't want to read, I'll summarize: keep babies on their back to sleep, give ample tummy time, if swaddling - leave arms out while sleeping once baby can roll over, if co-sleeping make sure baby is in a separate sleeping area, and keep pillows, blankets, stuffed animals and bumpers away from the crib.
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  • RedBaramidRedBaramid member
    This is the stuff my nightmares are made of. I think I am going to be one of those moms who has to wake up and look at the baby every 2 hours just to check that she is breathing. 
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  • hpragolinihpragolini member
    Mee too @RedBaramid‌ that's why I thought I would share. I would hate for this to happen to one of us. Reiterate the risk factors and hopefully we can prevent it.
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  • portentosaportentosa member
    SIDS is absolutely terrifying precisely because no one knows the cause. I checked on DS's breathing constantly as a newborn and when he first started STTN this week I got up at 1am and 6am to check on him.

    The things you listed are great safety practices to avoid suffocation, like @sparklegrump said. Suffocation is not SIDS though. Making sure the baby's sleep area has good air flow and baby is not overheated are also good safety recommendations to keep in mind.
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  • hpragolinihpragolini member
    You ladies are correct, a lot of that is great suffocation prevention.

    The article did also mentioned that there is no exact cause of SIDS and that in a certain percentage of cases certain things were noticed (for example it was hypothesize that babies may sleep more soundly on their stomachs and not wake themselves up if something were to get in they way of their breathing) which is why it suggests not sleeping on stomachs and not having items in cribs.

    Also, i personally feel better if there is any risk I can easily eliminate then that and there is reducing the odds of occuring.
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  • herecomesthesun086herecomesthesun086 member
    Crib bumpers are these okay or not okay planned on buying the one that goes with our bedding set
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  • mrsdanielleM2010mrsdanielleM2010 member
    herecomesthesun086 said:

    Crib bumpers are these okay or not okay planned on buying the one that goes with our bedding set

    There's general agreement that the cushioned ones are not safe. Some day mesh/breathable are, some say no. In the state of Md, ALL bumpers are illegal, so take that for what it's worth.

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  • portentosaportentosa member
    hpragolini said:
    You ladies are correct, a lot of that is great suffocation prevention. The article did also mentioned that there is no exact cause of SIDS and that in a certain percentage of cases certain things were noticed (for example it was hypothesize that babies may sleep more soundly on their stomachs and not wake themselves up if something were to get in they way of their breathing) which is why it suggests not sleeping on stomachs and not having items in cribs. Also, i personally feel better if there is any risk I can easily eliminate then that and there is reducing the odds of occuring.
    Totally! I'm going to be following all the safety guidelines I can find too, just like I did with my first. I wasn't trying to say this isn't a good post in any way.
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  • portentosaportentosa member
    herecomesthesun086 said:
    Crib bumpers are these okay or not okay planned on buying the one that goes with our bedding set
    Padded bumpers are not recommended as they can pose a suffocation risk and block proper airflow. Mesh bumpers are considered safer. Many go without any bumpers at all.
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  • herecomesthesun086herecomesthesun086 member
    Okay I'm a FTM is it safe not to have some type of bumper in the crib ... Suggestions ... I don't really want to put bumpers in the crib if they are really not recommended
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    herecomesthesun086 said:
    Okay I'm a FTM is it safe not to have some type of bumper in the crib ... Suggestions ... I don't really want to put bumpers in the crib if they are really not recommended
    When baby is itty bitty they tend to not move too much so you generally don't have to worry about bumpers at all. Some moms never put in bumpers and some put bumpers in once their LOs start to move around in the crib.... if they stick a leg or arm out a slate and get stuck for example. As long as the slates are the recommended safe distance apart (no more than 6cm apart) than it is safe to go bumperless.
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  • herecomesthesun086herecomesthesun086 member
    Maybe I'll go for the mesh bumpers ... Because what were concerned about is suffocation with them correct?
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  • hizah05hizah05 member
    I was one of those moms that checked on my son constantly, I totally get it. But please remember that actual SIDS is extremely rare. If you look up statistics it truly doesn't occur very often. But I still recommend all these safety measures against suffocation as well. It's hard not to worry!
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  • portentosaportentosa member
    @herecomesthesun086 Yes, traditional bumpers pose a suffocation risk, so the mesh ones are safer. Make sure you fit them securely to your crib with the ties down and away from where baby can get them.

    @hizah05 I 100% agree with you.
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  • herecomesthesun086herecomesthesun086 member
    Ah! So many things to be nervous about and she's hasn't even made her arrival yet! 10 more weeks :)
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  • portentosaportentosa member
    herecomesthesun086 said:
    Ah! So many things to be nervous about and she's hasn't even made her arrival yet! 10 more weeks :)
    Don't worry. You'll be great!
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