2006-09-13 09:37:56 · 10 answers · asked by Henry B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
3 months for healthy children, 6-12 months for kids with breathing problems. I just went to my sons doctor a few weeks ago and this was what I was told. I think it's really terrible to have someone say you can't prevent SIDS. The number of children that have died of SIDS has dropped significantly in the past 10 years. Due to the back to bed, encouraging people not to smoke around babies, and not putting bedding in with your child. It does make a difference. What people do by saying it doesn't, is encouraging moms and dads not to do these things. It's irresponsible to say that. I can't believe someone with children would say anything like that at all.
2006-09-13 10:05:43 · answer #1 · answered by aerofrce1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, the principal recommendations regarding SIDS are to have baby sleep on his/her back in a setting which is cool and does not have stifling blankets and pillows and for the baby to be kept far away from secondhand tobacco smoke. I would think that if you are providing such an environment in your own sleeping quarters, you could assume that when SIDS itself becomes practically a non-problem, say at about 12 months, the child could be moved to another room. But my wife and I "exiled" our daughter to her own bedroom at four months and she did fine from a SIDS standpoint (she is 20 months old now). (Cosleeping and sleep training are whole other debates entirely).
If this issue worries you a lot I would recommend buying or borrowing monitoring equipment for your own peace of mind -- there is nothing worse than added stress sources in a new parent's life!
2006-09-13 09:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by acyberotaku 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some tips that can help to reduce the risk of SIDS:
Lay baby on his or her back. SIDS has been closely linked to children sleeping on their tummies.
Use a firm mattress. Avoid fluffy toys or pillows that may cause suffocation.
Don't let baby get over heated during the night. Babies have a higher body temperature than we do and don't require as many blankets - Don't let baby freeze either though!
Don't smoke, drink alcohol or take drugs before or after baby's birth. Cigarette smoke is a known contributor to SIDS.
Participate in early and parental care clinics, especially if you are a first time parent.
Breast feed baby if at all possible. Babies that are breast-fed are statistically less likely to die from SIDS.
Offer your baby a pacifier/dummy during the first year of life. It is not known why but babies that are given pacifiers/dummies in the early stages of life are less likely to be claimed by SIDS.
Don't sleep with baby in the same bed or let baby sleep in an adult bed. The baby has a greater risk of suffocation when in a bed designed for an adult. It is ok to comfort and feed baby in bed as long as he or she is returned to his or her proper bed afterward.
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2006-09-13 11:46:36 · answer #3 · answered by Katie R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On The Montel show about a week ago they were talking about how now there is a new study that says children until the age of 3 is at risk. The best advice I can give you is when you are comfortable with the baby sleeping in a nother room then it is time. There is also a new study that says putting your baby to bed with a pacifier will reduce the risk.
2006-09-13 11:22:55 · answer #4 · answered by JustAsk'n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first 3 months are crucial, but the risk of sids doesn't significantly decline until after 1 years old.
2006-09-13 09:40:46 · answer #5 · answered by lilmama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I kept my children in my room untill a year. That was not nessicary I did as a personal choice. SIDS is a risk untill a year, and declines after that. Once a baby can roll over on his/her own this risk also declines. You can purchase breathable crib mattresses that are supposed to help also if you wind up with a baby who rolls. I would keep the baby with you untill you feel comfortable placing the baby in his/her room.
Good Luck
2006-09-13 09:44:23 · answer #6 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt reduce the risk of sids at all? not sure where you heard that.. do you mean in the bed or in the room? you will find people debating over whether or not sleeping in the bed causes sids or prevents it. I personally dont really beleive either. I have co slept with all my infants and i think peopel who arent under the influence are NOT goign to smother their child. however i also think sids is an unexplained, natural process that nothing will prevent. if its going to happen it will, in your bed or not. My daughter even came home on an apnea monitor b/c she was premature and they told me that it would NOT prevent her from dying of sids.. it would let me know when she stopped breathing yes. but wouldnt prevent sids.
2006-09-13 09:41:42 · answer #7 · answered by Mina222 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only known way to reduce the risk of SIDS is placing your baby on his/her back when sleeping. You won't be able to prevent anything just by having your baby in your room.
I kept my son in my room until he was too big to sleep in his bassinet (just before 6 months). I also know mothers who put their babies in their own rooms from birth. Just do what feels right to you.
2006-09-13 09:49:20 · answer #8 · answered by Mommy2Liam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
70 % SIDS cases happen between month 2-4.
And decrease SIGNIFICANTLY after 1 year
I've not seen statistics on the difference between the parents room or a different room.
2006-09-13 09:49:26 · answer #9 · answered by hotrod luvin princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't. My friend lost her first son to SIDS while the father was asleep with him in the bed.
2006-09-13 09:46:38 · answer #10 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋