Afraid of sids
My daughter is 4 months old now and i am so afraid of sids. She sleeps in a bassinet next to our bed so i can check on her but she is really outgrowing it. I am afraid to move her to her crib because i can’t check on her as easily. I seriously thought about putting her crib next to our bed every night but i don’t think that will work. I really wish that they new what causes sids in babies so that way parents wouldn’t have to worry so much. I don’t know maybe i am paranoid but i can’t help it. I just want her to be okay, I will probably have to transition her to her crib soon though. I did hear about some kind of plastic wrap to put around the crib mattress from a website mommy team and i am going to be ordering one before she gets moved and hopefully that will ease my mind a little bit.
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I ordered one of those wraps and it’s really given me peace of mind when he sleeps. I’m not so paranoid anymore. They’re only $35 total (no shipping and handling charges) and they get here in 1-2 weeks.
Hello Corina,
A month or so ago I did an e-mail interview with Pam Borchardt. She is the Executive Director of Operations and Bereavement for Sudden Infant Death Services of Illinois. You can read the interview at: http://bloggingmothers.com/mattressconfessions/.
Jen and I still decided to buy that mattress cover because the logic behind the toxins that could be in our mattress just makes sense. It is sure a small price to pay for a small piece of mind.
(Jen might also be willing to part with Dr. Sprott’s book that he sent us. She read through it all in about two weeks and it had some really interesting information.)
We still make JJ sleep on his back and make sure his crib is empty of anything. These to me seem like they should be more common sense than anything.
Anyways have a great day and try not to worry too much, your two boys turned out just fine and I’m sure your little girl will turn out just fine.
John F. Jones III
As a parent, you get to make the choices. If the mattress wrap helps make you more comfortable and you can afford to spend the money, do it. Be aware that no other researchers have been able to replicate the data found by Dr. Sprout nor can his claims be verified.
When you are ready to take your daughter out of the bassinet (yes it should be soon), the safest way is to continue to have her sleep in your room until she is at least 5 months of age and freely rolling over. If that is not an option, place her in the crib in her room. Use only the crib, a firm mattress, and a fitted sheet. That’s it. No bumpers, no quilts, no boppys, no stuffed animals, no pillows - nothing except baby. She should be placed on her back. Use a pacifier if she’ll take one and never allow anyone to smoke around her or in your house.
Remember, most babies live! Give her plenty of tummy time during the day so that she’ll be a competent roller soon. Then let her adopt whatever position she prefers. If you have other questions on this subject, feel free to call or email me. pam@sidsillinois.org
Oh dear, we were so afraid too - i just want to put her in a bubble to keep her safe! We use the Halo sleepsack. It is like a wearable vest that zips up in the front and we used the sleepsack swaddle until the startle reflex stopped and the “wings” come off. Halo is the only company i know of that has won awards for SIDS prevention. It is the ONLY way i was able to sleep at night. I know how it is…they are the best thing you have ever done and all you want is to keep them safe! check out Halo’s stuff - i think you will be a believer like i am, they have sun protection attire and tons of sleepsack sizes and weights. halosleep.com good luck and i know you are just loving every minute!