A question for you experienced moms (and dads). . .

[Lobodeb]

Is this normal? I find I am TERRIFIED of the thought of losing my baby to SIDS. People ask me if he sleeps though the night yet, and he probably would if I wasn't constantly moving him to see if he's breathing! Is this normal? I'm constantly reading up on what to do and what not to do but I'm afraid my fear is consuming me. Is this just part of being a parent?

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

I have a 2 year old daughter and still have her sleep right beside me. I am terrified to let her sleep alone in her room - if I did, I would be frequently checking on her. It is very normal as a parent to be worried about your child, I'm always checking to make sure she's okay.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

It is TOTALLY normal to be worried about it. The latest wisdom (which has changed from last time I had babies in the house) is:
Put baby to sleep on his / her back
Place baby "foot-to-foot" ie at the bottom of the cot, so he / she can't wriggle down under the covers
Ensure good ventilation and safetly by not having any cot bumpers / stuffed toys etc in the cot
No pillows or duvets for the first year
Avoid smoking around the baby - some even take it to the level that smokers should change clothes before holding the baby

If you know you are doing all you can, and are STILL anxious, there are baby monitors available which sound an alarm after 20 seconds without moving (they are sensitive enough to pick up the baby breathing).

((((HUGS))))

[Lobodeb]

Put baby to sleep on his / her back

So what happens now that he's learning to turn over? How do I keep him on his back?

[Maresche]

If he is strong enough to turn himself over, he is strong enough to pick up his head if he has trouble breathing and even cry. Keep a monitor in his room and a reciever with you so you can hear him if he does get into trouble and try to relax the best you can.

I felt the same way with Mimi until she was 6+ months. By then she was pulling herself into a sitting position and I knew for sure she could let us know if she were in trouble.

[Samantha Puppy]

I don't know, maybe there's something wrong with me but I have never really worried about SIDS. And Aidan has a crib bumper. And I put at least 2 blankets over him every night. When his nose is really stuffy (like last week), I even prop him up to help him drain it/breath a little easier. I worry more about his health and development than anything.

[lizbud]

If he is strong enough to turn himself over, he is strong enough to pick up his head if he has trouble breathing and even cry. Keep a monitor in his room and a reciever with you so you can hear him if he does get into trouble and try to relax the best you can.

I felt the same way with Mimi until she was 6+ months. By then she was pulling herself into a sitting position and I knew for sure she could let us know if she were in trouble.

This is how I thought too. It's best not to let the fear comsume you
as it wears you out & doesn't help the baby at all.I'd talk to the baby's
Doctor to see if he/she could help you find ways to help overcome it.

Gentle hugs to the little guy.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Welcome to the wonderful world of parenthood hon A good parent never stops worrying!! My kids are 30 and 33 and I'll never stop worrying about them as long as I live