ok I have a newborn 2 months old. And I took all the classes and have been doing what ya suppose to do to make sure ya baby doesn't get SIDS((Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)))) but it stills worrys me I'd die if anything was to happen to my son. What age can they not get SIDS anymore????
2006-09-08 05:15:37 · 21 answers · asked by Sondra 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Well, out of everyone on here I think i may be more inclined to answer. Once an infant hits 6 months of age the risks os SIDS drops significantly. SIDS is not like an inherited disease it is an act of god. They still have not shown any actual eveidence linking SIDS to a cause. But, they have stated that smoking during pregnancy or breastfeeding increases these risks as well as other possibilities. Your best bet to get full knowledge about SIDS is go to the SIDS foundatin research page. My best freind lost her daughter to SIDS. At the time I had a 5 month old son and was so worried it could happen to him that I did all the research I could. So good luck but, SIDS is so rare. Statistics show most babies die between the ages of newborn to 4 month. After 4 months there are few that perish but after 6 months it drops to like 1 in a million. SIDS is said to happen at such a young age because the baby just dont have the muscles in its neck to turns its face. Which is why we encourage so much to put your abby to sleep in his/ her bed on its back, no pillows or blankets in the crib, or any other lose objects. Now, I think I might go cry now in rememberance of a beautiful Little girl.
November 1st 2005 to Jan. 11th 2006
She would be 10 months old now.
2006-09-08 05:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by baby_gurl_3778 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
First of all, SIDS is not a specific condition. It is the name given when an infant dies suddenly. SIDS can be caused by many things, most times the cause is unknown. I remember being very worried about my daughter when she was a newborn. I checked her about every 10 minutes when she was napping to make sure she was breathing. There is no specific age when they can't "get SIDS", but the paranoia will pass. Try talking to someone, anxiety and depression can be common after having a baby.
2006-09-10 10:25:21 · answer #2 · answered by Alicia L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 5 month old son and this is always on my mind and the minds of every other parent i'm sure. some facts about SIDS
1.) sids is more common in boys then in girls
2.) sids is most likely to happen between 2-4months
3.) sids is possible up to 1 year but the chances of a baby dying of sids drops 90% after six months. go to www.healthybaby.com and click on free articles on the right hand side of the page there is an article on crib death SIDS that you might be interested in.
2006-09-08 09:37:58 · answer #3 · answered by lynn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taking certain precautions may decrease the risk of SIDS. 4
The most important thing you can do is to always place your baby to sleep on his or her back rather than on the stomach or side.
Do not smoke while you are pregnant. Also do not allow anyone to smoke around your baby once he or she is born.
Have your baby sleep in a crib in the same room you sleep in for the first 6 months. Make sure the baby sleeps directly on a firm mattress (with a fitted sheet). You can use a cradle or bassinet for your baby, as long as it meets all the safety standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Don't put anything in the crib that a baby can pull over his or her head, such as blankets, comforters, stuffed toys, or pillows. Bumper pads are usually not needed. If you use bumper pads, use ones that are thin and firm, and make sure they are attached tightly to the crib. Keep the room warm enough so that your baby can wear lightweight clothes to bed without needing covers. If a sheet or blanket is needed for extra warmth, tuck it into the bottom of the crib so that it does not reach higher than the baby's chest. (Place your baby so his or her feet are near or touching the end of the crib where the sheet is tucked underneath.)
Consider offering your baby a pacifier at naptime and bedtime. This may help prevent SIDS, though experts do not know why. If you breast-feed, it is a good idea to wait until your baby is about a month old before you start giving him or her a pacifier. Newborns who use pacifiers may have a harder time breast-feeding. Don't worry about putting the pacifier back in your baby's mouth after he or she has fallen asleep.
Explain in detail on the first day of day care (or before) what you expect your child care providers or babysitters to do. Do not assume that they know guidelines for preventing SIDS.
2006-09-08 05:22:22 · answer #4 · answered by WhAtEvEr 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The risk gets lower as your child gets older. They tell you there are things to help prevent SIDS like not smoking around your baby, keeping the room not too warm, having baby sleep on his/her back etc, however, I found prayer worked. It is such a freak thing that you only pray doesn't happen to your child. I would do what I can to help prevent SIDS and then remember that it is still not that common and try not to let the worry overcome you. Enjoy your baby and as your baby gets older, that risk decreases and after one year of age the risk is almost completely gone.
Good luck and congrats on your baby boy!
2006-09-08 05:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Once they can turn over by themselves, the worry is pretty much over anyway - that happens at around 3-5 months.
For thousands of years, moms put their babies on their tummies. Up until a few years ago, SIDS was nto a big issue. I am not saying throw caution to the wind; I am just saying that there are bigger safety concerns for infants.
2006-09-08 05:39:11 · answer #6 · answered by Big Larry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but you are going to be worried (just like I am) for the first year. that is when the risk of SIDS seems to diminish. however, if you are breastfeeding (which I recommend) you SIGNIFICANTLY decrease the baby's chances of succumbing. Also, it is most common between 2 and 6 months of age, so after 6 months you can relax ~ somewhat.
2006-09-09 09:01:59 · answer #7 · answered by Queen D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The highest risk of SIDS is for the first 6 months, and then is almost completly gone at 1 year.
2006-09-08 06:38:18 · answer #8 · answered by Hilly 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They usually say that the "Official" date is one year old. However, most of SIDS deaths occur suring the ages of 2-4 months, and very few occur after the age of 6 months. Basically, one theory is that they roll over onto their stomach and can't roll back, so they suffocate. I was worried about SIDS too, so with my daughters I bought a sleep positioner. It really put my mind at ease.
Don't worry - as long as you're putting him on his back, and taking all the other precautions, then you should be fine. Have fun with your lttle boy, and congratulations.
2006-09-08 05:46:31 · answer #9 · answered by Angela 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They say once the baby reaches 18months they are completely clear from gettng sids. Give him/er a pacifier at night.. it helps reduces risk of sids
2006-09-08 07:17:28 · answer #10 · answered by nikita_7399 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋