my son is almost 5 months old (was born on may 29th) when does the risk of sids decline? he rolls over is it alright for me to let him sleep like that or should i roll him over? i am not a new mom but i am totally freaked out by this. thanks
2007-10-22 19:31:51 · 8 answers · asked by just me 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
he rolls all the way over. back to belly,belly to back.
2007-10-22 19:39:08 · update #1
As the infant gets older - say by 6 months the risk is not as high. But even toddlers and in rare cases pre schoolers have been victims of SIDS. It is an awful thing to have to think about - but try and enjoy your baby. If you are really anxious perhaps ask your infant nurse or doctor of some of the common indicators that may suggest an infant is more at risk of SIDS. This may help with you being able to reduce your stress levels.
(Mom of a 13 & 14 year olds).
2007-10-22 19:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always declining, but even a 1 year old can die of SIDS. I've always been nervous about SIDS, but I've always pictured 12 months to be the magic number where I don't have to be so afraid any more. If I remember right, 5 months was one of the peak ages for SIDS deaths. Maybe parents become lacks on the risk of SIDS at that age. Just make sure there are no blankets and toys in the baby's crib and he is dressed warmly, but not overdressed... like in a sleeper... at night.
2007-10-22 19:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way I understand it, SIDS is more likely to happen with these factors:
1 Boys
2 In the winter
3 Between the ages of 3 and 6 months
Now, that's not always the case, obviously, but just be sure you don't put him down with any puffy quilts. I wouldn't think he's completely out until he's closer to a year.
It certainly wouldn't do any harm to put him back on his back. You can also buy these positioner things that you can put the baby in. It prevents them from rolling over. This is what I mean:
http://www.etoys.com/genProduct.html/PID/2467599/ctid/17?ci_sku=123615&ci_src=14110944
I used one of these with both of my boys and it helped keep them on their back for a few months. Eventually, the baby will start to kick and be able to move around with it a little bit, but it might help for a while if you are concerned.
2007-10-22 19:41:24 · answer #3 · answered by Damsel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to doctors, the risk of SIDS doesn't decrease until about 6 months. When a baby can roll both ways. I'd say, just to be on the safe side, make sure that he's on his back.
2007-10-22 19:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by kristenbrianna0205 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peak age for SIDS is 4-6 mths. Please relax & enjoy your baby. if he can roll over and they do while asleep, place him back on his back, but do not spend the night doing this. it is ok to just leave him there also.
Just enjoy your baby, you work too hard at being a mum.
2007-10-22 23:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most times they say its because of excessive bedding or too soft of a mattress. You are worrying too much. I have had four children and they were all put to bed on their tummies and are now teenagers. As long as you dont have anything in the crib with him that can cause a hazard then he should be fine. If you are up when he is sleeping, just check on him once in a while. Dont worry yourself sick. My friends four month old died from sucking on his blanket, he choked to death on it in his sleep. Just make sure he has warm enough jammies on and dont leave any blankets in with him.
2007-10-22 21:08:56 · answer #6 · answered by sweetangelgreeneyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ought to the two positioned a nap-positioner contained in the crib along with her, which will carry her on her decrease back and not enable her to roll over (they're risk-free for a crib!) Or co-sleep as others have reported. i in my opinion co-sleep with my son, and he will from time to time roll to his ingredient or abdomen yet I wake precise up and change him decrease back over. the main reason that its recommended that little ones now stay up on their abdomen is because of fact something would block their little noses and suffocate them. little ones won't be able to breathe out of their mouths till they seem to be some months old, and if something blocks their nostril (a pillow, blanket, and so forth) and that they are able to't roll over -- they are able to very incredibly lose oxygen. a nap positioner is risk-free because of fact that is going to ward off that from happening to her. If she will have the means to now not turn her head to the ingredient and has her face down into the mattress, that is now not sturdy in any respect! purchase her a positioner or start up co-snoozing at cutting-edge! sturdy success! <3
2017-01-04 07:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretty much if he survives the vaccinations he is past the risk of Sids ........ it is the vaccines that kill the babies .........
2007-10-22 22:20:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋