How long do I have to worry about SIDS?

Question

They tell me that the baby needs to sleep on his back becuase of SIDS. My baby hates sleeping on his back and can never get comfortable. I have been putting him on his stomic in bed with me so that we can both get some sleep. I was just wondering at what age can I stop worring about the chance of SIDS? Hes only 4 weeks right now! I dont want him sleeping in the same bed as me forever but I want him to get a good nights sleep.

Answer 1

Okay, I can tll you what I did even though some people may consider me a "terrible" first-time mommy. I left my daughter in her carseat. When she would start to get tired, I would put her carseat in the reclining position, strap her in, and put a blanket over her. I did this so I could get soem sleep. My cousin's daughter died of sids right before she turned 3 months old. I was scared to death that my daughter would do the same. My daughter is 2 1/2 and she's a happy playful little girl. I did the same with her sister who is now 1 1/2. Do whatever you have to do that is safe.

Answer 2

Ok that is a hard one. I will not jump on you because I do the same but let me tell you mine is almost 11 months and she will not get out!!!!If anything put him in his bed on his tummy with only 1 blanket not tight and nothing else in the bed!!! Mine has to sleep on hers because she just will not sleep!!( ps. I don't want to hear any of those over protective people saying ****...lol) It has been proven that yes it is better to sleep on back but if you make sure he is safe in his bed you can let him sleep on his tummy!!!!! Mine is fine ( ps. SIDS is a condition that sometimes can not be helped no matter what you do) many die of SIDS because of over heating while being on there tummy or suffocating in big fluffy blankets!!! that is why the tummy get the bad rap! It is safer to not be in bed with you ( although mine still is because will not get out...lol) start now weening him from the bed and you will be ok put him in a bassinet by the bed so he is right there but not in bed. Try to put bottles by the bed ( water bottles ) and mix formula when he gets up. I feed my daughter room temp. bottles from day one! ( that is what the hospitals do, so I did too and it was so much easier) that will help both of you

If you need more questions just ask on the board!!!!!!

PS. when the child is like 8 months ( the most babys die at 2-4 months ) they are usually fine if they can pull up on the side of the bed!!

Answer 3

I did the same thing with my son when he was first brought home from the hospital. SIDS is actually just something when they cannot find the cause of death. Honestly, I was told that it was up to two years. Sleeping on his stomach if all the precautions are taken, and at 4 weeks, he needs lots of sleep. Don't worry about him sleeping with you forever, eventually, he will prefer to sleep on his own. (in the same postion he's used to sleeping in)

Answer 4

Blah, blah, blah. My five month old did of SIDS and she was on her back, no blankets, not overheated, etc. It can happen no matter what position your child is laying in because that has nothing to do with it. If a baby dies because it was on its stomach and suffocates that is not SIDS that is suffocation. SIDS is when you don't know why the baby died. There are people in my SIDS group that had babies die on their backs, sides, in strollers, car seats, swings, while being held. It doesn't matter. The whole vaccination thing is right. My daughter died 7 days after her four month shots just a couple days shy of turning 5 months. Statistics say 85% of SIDS babies die within 2 weeks of receiving their 2, 4, or 6 month vaccinations. Not all babies that die of SIDS have had their shots yes I know, which leads me to believe that if they ever find out what causes SIDS they will find out it is not one common thing. Some of these babies did, however, die from the shots i'll bet. That number is too large for it not to be true especially when the biggest adverse reaction for the DPT shot is apnea and hypopnea, which is cesation of breathing. I am in the medical field and I can tell you this information is no longer listed on the information they give you about the shots when your child gives them. It was taken out of the info sheet when people started to doubt the shot and started delaying it or not allowing their child to get it. After your child dies of SIDS and all you have is time to think you do a lot of research and it is amazing what you find out that you never knew about SIDS. The only people know is back to sleep, back to sleep, back to sleep, That is crap and if you think putting your child to sleep on its back will guarantee it's life you're wrong, it happened to me and about 80% of the women in my SIDS group who thought that was all they had to do.

Answer 5

being a in contact mom is extremely user-friendly. stressful approximately SIDS particularly, I owuld no longer hassle. the extra youthful the youngster the extra it desires feeding consequently it needs to potty extra many times and sleep and such. the full cycle repeats. Your newborn sleeping longer is a good sign she would have the capacity to stay conscious for longer classes and consequently ultimately have the flexibility to sleep throughout the time of the night. (appropriate purpose) purely confirm that yoru toddler is sound asleep on her back and there are not any pillows obtainable to cover her face in the crib and additionally try to be nice. No reason to flow in and flow her to work out if she is respiratory, purely look at her for awhile and additionally you ought to work out the chest upward push and fall. sounds such as you're doing precisely what a mom ought to do. Love her newborn and ask questions if she has doubts. ultimate to you.

Answer 6

well a baby that young sleeping on his tummy isnt save. he could get his face down in the blankets and sence he is so young wont have the knowledge or strength to move his head where he can breath. and sids you have to worry about almost the first yr. my best friend lost her 6 month old to sids. and a 4 wk old baby usually doesnt sleep at alot at nights any ways.

Answer 7

If you let your baby sleep on it's back, that should keep the airways clear. By laying him on his stomach what if he vomits in his sleep, and his face is down.Not good.He will get used to it.They all hate sleeping on their backs. And put that little man in his crib.
I feel you should pray hug and kiss your baby each and every time you lay them down. Ask god to protect them.
You can't go wrong.
The age when SIDS has run it's course is when your baby turns 1yrs old. Some say six months. But remember to always trust in the lord

Holla Back
LSD

Answer 8

I agree with the mom who lost her baby. GOD BLESS YOU..
My son was 4 mos when he died during his afternoon nap. He was on a flat area on his back, and NO he hadnt had shots. Only God knows why this terrible thing happens. With my second child, the doc refused to give me a monitor, saying it would worry me more than necessary. I bought one of those Angel Care monitors. It has a sensor you put under them while they sleep, and it sounds an alarm if there is no movement for 10 seconds. (It can sense breathing) I have to admit, I only used it a few times, because I held him all night for months because I was so scared. As she said, most of the moms in my support group did everything right....Sadly, no one knows why.

Answer 9

Vonne is correct. After age 1 it is not considered SIDS, but I can't remember the name for it off-hand. A women that belongs to a support group that I belong to for infant/child loss woke up one morning to find one of the 19 month-old twin boys gone. They could never find any cause.

Answer 10

They say to ALWAYS put your baby on his back to sleep no matter what age until the age of 1...However once he starts rolling around and can get onto his back himself, he is fine to sleep on his tummy because if he wanted to could roll back onto his back himself...There is nothing that you can do to prevent him from sleeping on his tummy once he learns how to get on it..I would just recommend a baby monitor in case he does have trouble getting to the other side once in awhile..For right now though as long as he's with you or in your room he can sleep on his tummy..Just ALWAYS put him on his back when hes in his own room even if that means he needs to be fast asleep when you do it! My daughter falls asleep on the bed with me and than I transfer her into her own bassinet! Everybody is different and bed sharing does not matter as long as you are comfortable with it and you know that you won't roll over on baby!! Good luck