Im so worried about crib death(SIDS) when my baby gets here..im due next week?

Question

someone help...how often does this occur and wat can i do to prevent this.

Answer 1

I was the same way because everyone talks about SIDS. A couple things I can tell you because the hospital I delivered at was amazing. Don't lay your baby on his/her stomach or side. If you lay him/her on their stomach they can get their head down and not be able to breath. If you lay your baby on his/her side they could roll onto their stomach. Also don't let your baby sleep in a car seat because that is a cause of SIDS because newborn babies necks are so fragile that their head could fall and they can't lift it back up. Also if your laying your baby in the crib because blankets could be a cause of sids. I wrap my baby in a blanket like they do in the hospital so that she can't put the blankets over her own face. Its hard to watch them when your sleeping. I find that the best thing to do and she loves it. She is 15 weeks old and she sleep 9 hours straight at night and is bundled the whole time. Hopefully that helps a bit. But yeah don't worry about those kinds of things because then you will constantly be worrying and you wont be able to enjoy your baby.

Answer 2

I was so so worried too when I was pregnant and when my baby was born. I've taken a class on SIDs for work ( I work at a daycare ). Just make sure your baby isn't too warm. Use only a receiving blanket to cover them up, or a small light blanket. They recommend tucking part of the blanket under the mattress so the baby can't pull the blanket over their heads. Also, crib bumper pads are not a good idea. I had to end up using them though because my son would get his arm stuck inbetween the crib rails and would be screaming.

No stuffed animals! I know you want your child to be all comfy and warm, surrounded by the most fluffiest blankets and cutest animals, but for his/her safety, this is a no no.

So.. to narrow it down:

1.) Bumper pads aren't a great idea.

2.) NO stuffed animals in crib.

3.) Do NOT overdress him/her. Just keep the room temperature at a comfortable but still warm degree.

4.) ALWAYS put baby to sleep on his/her BACK. NEVER on belly.

5.) Make sure when you lay him/her down, he/she is not close to anything that could easily suffocate them. If you're using a bassinet, make sure his/her's face is not close to the sides.

6.) Using a pacifier can aid in preventing SID's.

7.) Keep baby away from smoke.

8.) Check on baby often, which I'm sure you will anyway.

Good luck and be safe!

Answer 3

It really is a very scary thing. You never want to lay your baby on his or her belly when they are asleep, this greatly increases the chances for SIDS. I don't know any statistics, however, I would suggest speaking with your baby's doctor and he or she can better help you so that you are doing all the right things and you feel more comfortable. I know when my daughter was first born, I was running into her room ever 1-11/2 hrs. to make sure she was still breathing. It is such a scary thing, I still struggle every once in a while, cause you just want to make sure that they are healthy and ok. My daughter is almost 8 months now, my husband thinks I'm crazy, but I guess I'm just paranoid. I hope that you can get some better answers from you doctor, and that you enjoy being a mom. Good Luck with all you are about to experience, and congrats on the soon to be new arrival. Try not to stress out!

Answer 4

My baby is almost 6 months and I am just now starting to be a Little less paranoid. I would wake 10 or 15 times a night to make sure she was breathing, when I wasn't holding her I would go check her like every 7 minutes even if my husband was holding her. I think it's normal to worry about that when you have a new baby, most women do (some just more than others). Just do whats best for your baby like Back To Sleep, don't over heat your baby even at night when it's cold with to many blankets, don't let anyone smoke anywhere near your baby etc.. Good Luck to you and try to relax!

Answer 5

It is not that common but there are things to do to lessen the chance of it happening :

Always lay the baby on his/her back....never on the stomach.

Make sure the cot or crib is well ventilated ; nothing with enclosed sides. It is thought that a build up of carbon dioxide can act as a trigger .

Make sure the room is well ventilated too, for the same reason ; all windows are open and lots of fresh air.

I would also make sure that all the sleeping materials are made of cotton and wool ; no artificial fabrics.

And no mothballs anywhere near the room. That stuff is quite toxic.

Answer 6

This is a really typical and natural fear for mothers. I had that fear with both mine when they were tiny.

I suggest just checking on the baby as much as you feel comfortable with; I mean *try* not to OVERDO it, but still check the baby often enough to where you ease your mind some. Just try not to get carried away, lol! I know it's hard.

Some tips to prevent SIDS (although the experts really aren't even sure why SIDS occurs)

1. Keep baby warm, but not TOO warm. Lots of extra blankets, plus swaddling, plus diaper, plus fuzzy foot jammies makes baby overheated.

2. Let the baby sleep on his/her back. If they get congested or you are afraid of them spitting up, lay them on their side. Never on the stomach unless it's a supervised nap right beside you.

3. Burp baby well before bedtime to minimize spitting up.

4. Don't keep house heated super hot

5. If you smoke, smoke outside, and change shirts when you hold or feed baby.

Seriously though, try not to drive yourself crazy okay? I did at first and I just made myself tired, irritable, and less able to purely enjoy the new family dynamic. Some fear is fine and healthy for a first time mom, to keep yourself in check and on your toes. But too much, and you'll end up driving yourself nuts.

Answer 7

EVERY parent worries about this, make sure you do not smoke in the house, always always always put the baby to sleep on her back!!!!!!!!, this is not a common thing but none the less it is horrifying, but the research says lying on their backs is the safest way to sleep, prevent pets getting into the crib also, and once again BACK TO SLEEP is the best.

Answer 8

Hello my dear friend, I´m from Brazil, and I´m not informed about SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) there in your country, but the advice I´ll give for you, it is that your baby even were born yet, in that case, don´t be so worry about this. Think good things about him, and asks for a God that he brings your baby with lots of health, be positive, and I´m sure that God will be with you, and your baby will born with full of health. Ask to your doctor, what are the cares you have to take.
Good luck for you.

Answer 9

Welcome to the wonderful world of motherhood.....the never-ending constant worrying of your child....for the rest of your life!!!
Fortunately SIDS is very rare. And happens only the first year of life.
There is no known evidence as to why SIDS happens, but it has been suggested that there are ways to decrease the chances of it happening:
Have a smoke free home and don't smoke during pregnancy
Do not over heat baby while sleeping
Keep crib well ventilated...no bumper pads
Put baby on their back to sleep
Make sure there are no loose blankets in baby's crib, tuck them in.
Baby's need to sleep on firm mattress'
Good luck to you and congrats on your baby!!

Answer 10

I was terrifed too! My daughter always had me coming in and checking her breathing. SHe is now 7. My son had the same thing. I am always doing breathing checks on him. He is now almost 5 months and I am finally getting over that fear. I think that is a normal fear.

If your baby is in a crib, they say to have no blankets or bumper pads and you can buy this matress cover online, it is plastic and encases any and all gases in the matress.

Personally I go with the nautural way. I breastfeed only so my baby wakes up at intervals as is natures way. (although I wish nature wasn't so conisitent at my house... he still gets up several times!). Also I sleep with him. Babies are used to the mothers body and sounds and a baby will actually breath in sync with the mother. IF the baby misses a breathe, they will pick up with the mothers next one. Cool, eh? Anyway, studies show that breastfed babies that co-sleep have an 80% less SIDS rate.
Having said that, not all SIDS happens at night time of even when alone. And studies are still ongoing as the exact causes you hear are only mere specuation.