Sids. I am having trouble getting my newborn daughter to sleep in her bassinet and crib. Last night we put the mattress from her bassinet in bed with us and she slept pretty good. When we try to put her to sleep with us then put her into her bed she wakes up crying. I would like to know if that is a safe way for her to sleep. I know that with sids they are not suppose to sleep with the parents. i would like advice on if this is okay or if there is something else I can do? my mother told me she put us to sleep in her bed then put us in our own and we had no problems. my daughter also has a broken clavicle. I don't want to kill her with sids by having her in our bed , I don't know what else to do. I've heard it's perfectly okay to have the baby sleep with us but I don't know. We don't smoke at all. we have a semi-hard mattress. ANY HELP/ADVICE would be very apperciated.
2006-07-29 07:12:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Safe Co-sleeping by Dr. William Sears
>When science and common sense don't match, suspect faulty science. Co-sleeping itself is not inherently dangerous. The CPSC sleep study estimated that 64 deaths per year occurred in infants sleeping with their parents. The fact is that many more infants die when sleeping alone in a crib than when sleeping in their parents' bed. The conclusion could be made that sleeping alone is inherently unsafe for babies. While the authors of this study indicated that their conclusions were not statistically valid, it would have been helpful if the authors made the point that the great majority of SIDS (remember it used to be called "crib death") occurs in infants sleeping alone in cribs. Instead of making parents afraid to sleep with their babies, a more contemporary approach would be to teach parents who choose to co-sleep to do it safely . Here are the precautions for safe co-sleeping:
* Always put babies younger than 6 months to sleep on their backs and not their tummies.
* Don't sleep with your baby if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol or any substance that could diminish your awareness of your baby.
* Don't sleep with baby on soft surfaces, such as beanbags, waterbeds and couches.
* Avoid crevices between mattress and wall or mattress and side rail.
* Avoid side rails, head-boards and foot-boards that have slats that could entrap baby's head.
* Avoid putting your bed near curtains or blinds that have dangling strings that could strangle baby.
* Only one baby in bed at a time, please.<
More about this at the link below.
2006-07-29 17:18:16 · answer #1 · answered by granny 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it could be because she is in pain from the broken clavical and moving her once she is asleep is what could be causing her to wake up, have the doctors given her anything to help with the pain? if not then i would suggest just leaving her on her mattress in your bed, it may be unomfortable for you all for a while but it will help her get the sleep that she needs so that her body can go through the healing process. i hope that this helps, i completely understand where u are comming from on the concern of sids, Every parent has this concern, i remember when i had my first child i would wake up in the middle of the night several times to make sure the baby was ok and breathing. But i would aslo go to the peditration and talk with them and tell them what is going on to see if they may have some advice for you on this. Hope the baby gets well soon. and Good luck
2006-07-29 07:20:56 · answer #2 · answered by ladyrebel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make bassinets that one side is gone and you attatch it to the side of your bed so she feels like she is in bed with you while actually remaining in her own space. Sadly you hear about parents who accidently rolled onto or suffocated their infants while sleeping and it isn't worth the risk. JC Penneys carries this bassinet it is called a co-sleeper and converts to a free standing bassint and changer. They also carry something called a secure sleeper which is far cheaper , it just lays on your mattress between you and spouse but has raised rolled edges , a foot and head protection to keep the baby safe and a built in light. The bassinet is around $180 and the secure sleeper is around $50. You can get them on line
2006-07-29 07:37:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Co-sleeping with baby is considered a no-no but if you feel comfortable enough to try it...do it. We did and everything turned out fine. And we actually were able to all get some much needed rest as new parents. Otherwise, keep the bassient next to the bed and keep her there...she'll cry and fuss but don't be afraid to peek at her, touch and comfort her. Eventually she'll get used to sleeping like this and you can have restful nights again.
2006-07-29 10:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by jess_offramp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son slept with us for months. We both made sure that we never had anything to drink or took any meds before bed, to make sure that we were allert. I was too aware that the baby was there and never could have rolled over on him. I know a lot of studies say the opposite, but what they don't tell you is that most of the time drugs/alcohol play a part in it. Good Luck!
2006-07-29 07:22:39 · answer #5 · answered by Danielle P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here you go some information on SIDS
http://www.sidscenter.org/WhatIsSIDS.aspx?fromparent=parent&heading=WhatIsSIDS?
You may want to get a swaddle blanket for her because she is use to being inside the womb and I talked to other ladies and they is works. It is a blanket that you wrap the baby in and it gives them that comfort like they are still in the womb. Also you may want to buy that Slumber Bear that makes the sounds she knows when she was inside you...I hear that works.
2006-07-29 07:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just couldn't do it...The risks out weigh the benefits...Get a co sleeper before you put her in your bed..The matress isn't the only issue..Pillows entrapment or blankets..Or hubby on the baby...My kids sleep by themselves for all the above reasons..
2006-07-29 07:17:08 · answer #7 · answered by *bossy* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your baby should sleep in her own bed and yes it does and will cause problems later on in her life to sleep with you talk to your doctor he/she will be able to advise you in the best manner
2006-07-29 07:18:01 · answer #8 · answered by Brenda D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think its fine i jus think u need to make sure the baby doesnt fall out of da bed and be extremely careful
2006-07-29 07:17:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check babys are us they may have a co sleeper that attaches to you bed where she will have her own space and you will not worry about rolling over on her
2006-07-29 07:17:50 · answer #10 · answered by twistedsingle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋