SIDS Question ?

Question

Is it true that if your baby sleeps in your bed while still a newborn, it could greatly risk the chance of SIDS? I'm 24 weeks pregnant with my first child and I want to be prepared. Also, are there other things that can reduce the chance of SIDS?

Answer 1

I just read a new study that says yes, co-sleeping does reduce rates of SIDS.

http://discovermagazine.com/1992/apr/areasonablesleep25

Do a search--there are so many conflicting ideas out there. From what I understand, SIDS is when babies just stop breathing--which is not the same thing as babies being suffocated. Safe co-sleeping helps keep the baby's breathing going as she hears Mom breathing, feels her movements, etc. I do believe that babies left alone are at much greater risk of all kinds of things. It's unnatural to put them alone. We are hardwired to be with people, and fully dependent upon our parents and caregivers to take care of us. So go for it! Sleeping with your baby is the best thing ever! There are lots of other studies out there that show how beneficial co-sleeping is--including satisfying the NEED for touch, security, even healthy sexuality and body image!

Check out safe co-sleeping tips and have a great time with your baby! Good luck.

Answer 2

Nobody really knows what causes SIDS..Even today doctors can't seem to agree about the causes, but they do have some recommendations for helping to prevent SIDS from happening to your baby.

Place your baby on a firm mattress to sleep, never on a pillow, waterbed, sheepskin, or other soft surface. Do not put fluffy blankets, comforters, stuffed toys, or pillows near the baby to prevent rebreathing.
Make sure your baby does not get too warm while sleeping. Keep the room at a temperature that feels comfortable for an adult in a short-sleeve shirt. To avoid overheating, cover the baby only with a light blanket that reaches no further than the shoulders. Some researchers suggest that a baby who gets too warm could go into a deeper sleep, making it more difficult to awaken.
Do not smoke, drink, or use drugs while pregnant and do not expose your baby to secondhand smoke. Infants of mothers who smoked during pregnancy are three times more likely to die of SIDS than those whose mothers were smoke-free; exposure to secondhand smoke doubles a baby's risk of SIDS. Researchers speculate that smoking might affect the central nervous system, starting prenatally and continuing after birth, which could place the baby at increased risk.
Receive early and regular prenatal care.
Make sure your baby has regular well-baby checkups.
Breastfeed, if possible. There is some evidence that breastfeeding may help decrease the incidence of SIDS. The reason for this is not clear, though researchers think that breast milk may help protect babies from infections that increase the risk of SIDS.
If your baby has GERD, be sure to follow your child's doctor's guidelines on feeding and sleep positions.
Put your baby to sleep with a pacifier during the first year of life. If your baby rejects the pacifier, don't force it. Pacifiers have been linked with lower risk of SIDS. If you're breastfeeding, it's a good idea to wait until after the baby is 1 month old so that breastfeeding can be established.
While infants can be brought into a parent's bed for nursing or comforting, parents should return them to their cribs or bassinets when they're ready to sleep. It's a good idea to keep the cribs and bassinets in the room where parents' sleep. This has been linked with a lower risk of SIDS.

Good Luck

Answer 3

That is just one of the dozens of theories they have about SIDS. Fact is that NO ONE knows for certain what causes SIDS because although there might be one or two common threads between some cases other factors outweigh them. Since I was born I've heard that, having a cat in the house was a cause, having a dog in the house caused SIDS. Having Central Heat and Air caused Sids, Having a septic tank rather than regular plumbing caused Sids. Smoking in the home caused it, cooking certain "ethnic" foods during infantcy caused it. Breastfeeding caused it, Bottlefeeding caused Sids, Formula feeding caused SIDS. Putting a crib near a window was the cause, putting a crib on the otherside of the room was the cause. Putting the baby to sleep on it's tummy causes it, putting the baby to sleep on it's back did. Now it's putting the baby in your bed to sleep...What's next?

Answer 4

They highly recommend the use of a pacifier in the first 6 months to reduce the chance of SIDS. (Not sure why, but I think it has something to do with breathing.) I wouldn't recommend having your newborn sleep with you, you could roll over on him or her. Also, if you let your baby sleep with you, it might be hard to break that habit and then he or she won't want to sleep on their own. My baby slept in my room the first couple weeks though, so he was close. The biggest chance for SIDS is 3-6 months. Also, lay your baby on it's side or back and you can buy one of those sleep positioners to keep it from rolling.

Answer 5

SIDS-SuddenInfantDeathSyndrome,also known as crib death,is the sudden and unexpected of a healthy baby.No one can explainwhen a baby dies od SIDS but there are steps you can take to lessen the risk.:Babies should sleep on their backs on a firm surface.
When your baby can turn over on his own,there is no need to continue to place your baby in the back sleep position.When your baby is awake allow some tummy time yo help develop arm and neck strength.
No one should smoke inside your home-very important.
Keep your baby warm but not hot-to check if your baby is too hot,place your hand on the back of the neck.Your baby should not be sweating.
Breastfeeding may help to prevent SIDS.
Choosing to have your baby share your room at night may also help lower thr risk od SIDS.Being close can also help to calm your baby if he/she is unsettled.

Answer 6

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/sleep/sids.html

http://www.sidscenter.org/

http://www.sids.org/

There are many, many websites with TONS of information on SIDS, how to prevent it and how to cope if your child is a victim of it.

Aside from that, I co-slept with both of my children and intend to do the same with our new baby, due Monday. There are conflicting views about co-sleeping but I think that it is really an individual decision.

I breastfed both of my girls, so having them in bed with me helped me to get sleep and them, also. But if you are a heavy sleeper or if your partner is, it is dangerous because one of you may roll over the baby. They do make soft-sided co-sleepers that you put the baby in, in your bed.

I think that it is up to you and you can find a lot of information on the sites above as well as many others. If you go to Yahoo search and type in SIDS, there are thousands of pages. Also, you can type in co-sleeping SIDS and get studies about both.

Good luck and don't worry yourself too much.

Answer 7

Yes there is a bigger chance of SIDS if baby sleeps with you. My daughter slept with us until she was a month and a half and we never had any problems. We had a sleep positioner so she would stay in place. They also sell co-sleepers which are these separate things you can use to sleep your baby with you but safely.

Answer 8

my sister died of sids. that's something that medical doctors cant clarify. surprising toddler dying Syndrom (sids) is while a toddler is going to sleep and purely doesnt breath. that's something that's rather undesirable. yet they say that medical doctors in england are searching for a medical care.. relax in peace tiffany.

Answer 9

it may be tempting to fall asleep with your baby in bed with you especially if you brestfeed you get all warm and comfortable and you drift off to sleep, but dont do it you could easily suffocate your baby to death.feed your baby in a rocking chair or sitting up in any chair or on a couch make sure to burp your baby after every ounce of formula for a newborn or after 10 minutes or so breastfeeding when you finish and the baby is asleep place in the babys bed or crib or bassinett whatever the baby is supposed to sleep in.buy a baby monitor and check on your baby often when its an infant especially.no pillows in babys bed or toys that may block off its little nose.good luck.

Answer 10

i dont think so but what you have to worry about with a newborn in your bed is you or another adult rolling over on them. also it will more difficult to get them to sleep alone as they get older, and trust me, you will need them to be in their own room for the sake of your relationship wit the father.(if applicable)