to let my baby sleep in crib anytihng i should do and what not to put in crib
2007-03-27 13:37:01 · 15 answers · asked by lindsybestfriend 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It can be scary these days when you hear so much about SIDS (sudden infant death syndrom) and confusing to know how to avoid it with so much information out there.
Always be sure to lay your baby on his back in the crib while sleeping. You can elevate the baby just slightly if you're worried about him spitting up, etc. while asleep. Be sure not to elevate too much, though, to where the baby could turn on his side as side sleeping is dangerous.
Never surround him with extra items like stuffed toys, extra blankets, pillows, etc. If you cover him with a blanket make sure you tuck it into the sides of the crib snuggly to where his movement won't pull the sides out.
Do not smoke around the baby (or while you're pregnant - this increases the baby's chance of dying from SIDS)
Keep the crib at your bedside during those first months.
Offer a pacifier at nap and bedtime. It's been proven to reduce the risk of SIDS.
Finally, be sure not to overheat your little one. You might think that he'll be cold but it's shown that if you're comfortable, chances are the baby is too.
Hope this info helps.
All mothers are nervous at first taking care of such precious cargo. I know I was. But motherly instinct really does exist and it will kick it.
Armed with that, and this information, you'll do great! Enjoy that little bundle of joy.
2007-03-27 13:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by shellj_foxy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my kids were babies I had bumper pads along the inside lower part of the bars that tied on the outside of the crib and also a (non glass) baby 'mirror', also attached to the bars. I had a mobile hanging overhead. No pillows but several stuffed toys made specifically for newborns . Infants focus on black and white objects.
2007-03-27 13:50:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to have nothing in the crib with your baby except for a blanket and their soother, if needed. I too was worried when my child started rolling over, I'd check on her before I went to bed for about four nights. Than I realized, she's fine.
2007-03-28 06:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by glenda z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing needs to be in the crib but your baby =)...Other things can suffocate your baby. Experts also say to put your baby to sleep on it's side or back never on the stomach (because of sids). Personally I like the side better. If your baby can't roll yet you can roll up a very thin recieving blanket to keep him/her on their side or they actully make a device that you can but at babies r us.
2007-03-27 13:43:38 · answer #4 · answered by Caryn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No large blankets or stuffed animals. No thick mattress pads. No pillows. They must be laid on their backs to sleep for the first few months (until they can roll over on their own). Crib bumpers are not necessary and can be a hazard.
2007-03-27 13:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TRUST THAT INSTINCT!!! You are scared to put your baby in a crib because it is not natural nor healthy for your baby. It is strictly a western culture thing, to have our babies sleep away from us.
You should definitly co-sleep. Your baby needs you day AND night. Touch stimulates baby's brain, keeps your baby breathing, and keeps him from falling into too deep of a sleep (which may lead to SIDS...co-sleeping has been proven to reduce SIDS significantly). I have great resources for you, check them out. Make sure you are safe about co-sleeping.... you will love the closeness, and your baby will love the comfort. My daughter STILL has never woken up in the middle of the night alone, and scared. She's always been right by me, and we've always gotten good sleep.
2007-03-27 15:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As the "experts" would say: no bumper pads, blankets, or stuffed animals, they would be considered contributors to SIDS or suffocation.
But, I had all those things in all my babies cribs, and they're still kicking!
2007-03-27 13:44:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If putting your baby in a crib isn't getting you more sleep, and many studies have proven co-sleeping or at least room sharing are safest, why are you doing it?!
Seriously do what works for you and screw what anyone else thinks!
2007-03-27 13:51:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
depends on the age of the baby. newborns don't move around that much so you can have blankets in there if you want but once the baby is able to roll and move around you should have no blankets, stuffed animals, pillows, not even that padding that people use around the edge for decoration. and baby should be sleeping on its back.
2007-03-27 14:31:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-17 21:45:59 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋