Re: thinking about SIDS...

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All 5 of mine slept on their stomachs too without incident. They are

unvaxed.

In a message dated 12/10/2008 3:21:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

chris_mish@... writes:

Hi Melinda,

I had all three of my children sleep on their stomachs. It seemed

completely unnatural to put them on their backs and watch them get

flat heads. I haven't vaccinated any of my children. A

pediatrician noticed my child must have slept on her tummy because

she had such a nicely shaped head which he doesn't see much these

days. But he still couldn't outwardly encourage this due to

professional reasons.

> >

> > I am curious...

> > if SIDS is vaccine related (which I think it probably is, given

> that it

> > peaks around 2 and 4 months), why has the SIDS rate been

declining

> > steadily over the past 20 years, even as more and more shots are

> > introduced? And why would there be more cases of it in the

winter?

> >

> > Just trying to wrap my mind around it. My little guy is a

horrible

> > sleeper on his back and we get no rest...but sleeps great on his

> > belly...I am trying to get around the fear of putting him to

sleep

> on

> > his stomach by telling myself he isn't vaccinated, he has all

> organic

> > bedding, etc. and he'll be fine. My chiropractor agrees that's

it

> ok

> > for him but I would love other thoughts.

> >

> > Has anyone here felt safe with stomach sleeping for their non-

vaxed

> > babies?

> >

> > Melinda C.

> >

>

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Hi Melinda,

SIDS is absolutely caused by vaccination. If you haven't, read " A

Shot in the Dark " By Coulter and Barbara Loe Fisher, that would

probably ease your mind over the SIDS issue... it did mine. Also,

here's 's SIDS page. Lots of info there:

http://whale.to/vaccines/sids.html

Why have " SIDS " rates declined? Because, like anything else, the name

gets changed to create the numbers that the PTB (Powers That Be)

want... i.e. " Shaken Baby Syndrome " , " Child Abuse " (this happened to

friends of mine... baby died within hours of his 2 mo. shots, parents

were investigated for child abuse, later the death was determined to

be " SIDS " ). And the new one that Alan Crickmore, the coronor (an

ATTORNEY and NOT a doctor, no less!) on the Fisher case in the

U.K. recently came up with... " a rare condition known as Sudden

Unexpected Death in Childhood, due to an unascertained disease. "

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/dec/04/mmr-death-verdict

The PTB will manipulate the numbers anyway they see fit in order to

continue fueling the vaccination frenzy.

From one of the pages on 's site in the SIDS section:

" Furthermore, much depends on how statistics are gathered. Until

recently most autopsies on infants were carried out in a haphazard

fashion. Often, no autopsies were performed. Now, in most parts of the

western world, strict criteria are applied and autopsies performed by

specialist teams. Many cases that previously would be considered as

qualifying for the diagnosis of SIDS are now excluded. This

artificially reduces the incidence compared to pre-autopsy and

specialised consideration times. To accurately follow recent trends

one needs to look at the overall infant mortality rate. This is the

bottom line and cannot be easily manipulated. " --Dr Kalokerinos MD

(Medical Pioneer of the 20th century p178)

Regarding babies sleeping on their tummies, both of mine have slept on

their tummies from birth. It's the only way either of them would/will

stay asleep for more than about 5 minutes when not in my arms. My mom

said that's the only way I'd sleep as a baby, too... and I'm STILL a

stomach sleeper today. My seven-month-old still ONLY sleeps on his

tummy (if he rolls over in his sleep he immediately wakes up and

screams), my three-year-old sleeps all over the place... tummy, back,

side, on his head, hands and knees... it's comical!

I'm a co-sleeper, and I think one of the reasons I was so comfortable

with the notion of my babies sleeping on their tummies, is that during

their early months I would lay them down on their tummies in a

co-sleeper bassinet that was attached to my bed. I could hear them

breathing and reach over and feel them breathing without having to get

out of bed or even fully wake up. I truly, 100% believe that SIDS =

" Vaccine Induced Death " , but I understand your worry, as I've done the

same thing. It's cuz you're a good mama!

Hope this eases your mind a little bit... it is OKAY to get a little

sleep for yourself! Put your baby down next to you in your bedroom

and get some sleep!

On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 10:22 PM, spanishmiss430

<spanishmiss430@...> wrote:

> I am curious...

> if SIDS is vaccine related (which I think it probably is, given that it

> peaks around 2 and 4 months), why has the SIDS rate been declining

> steadily over the past 20 years, even as more and more shots are

> introduced? And why would there be more cases of it in the winter?

>

> Just trying to wrap my mind around it. My little guy is a horrible

> sleeper on his back and we get no rest...but sleeps great on his

> belly...I am trying to get around the fear of putting him to sleep on

> his stomach by telling myself he isn't vaccinated, he has all organic

> bedding, etc. and he'll be fine. My chiropractor agrees that's it ok

> for him but I would love other thoughts.

>

> Has anyone here felt safe with stomach sleeping for their non-vaxed

> babies?

>

> Melinda C.

[Guest guest]

Are you sure the rates have been declining and that they haven't just

given it different " disease names " ? I know that the medical

community is fabulous for making things up as they go along. The

reported statistics might also be inaccurate too.

>

> I am curious...

> if SIDS is vaccine related (which I think it probably is, given

that it

> peaks around 2 and 4 months), why has the SIDS rate been declining

> steadily over the past 20 years, even as more and more shots are

> introduced? And why would there be more cases of it in the winter?

>

> Just trying to wrap my mind around it. My little guy is a horrible

> sleeper on his back and we get no rest...but sleeps great on his

> belly...I am trying to get around the fear of putting him to sleep

on

> his stomach by telling myself he isn't vaccinated, he has all

organic

> bedding, etc. and he'll be fine. My chiropractor agrees that's it

ok

> for him but I would love other thoughts.

>

> Has anyone here felt safe with stomach sleeping for their non-vaxed

> babies?

>

> Melinda C.

>

[Guest guest]

Mine have all slept on their bellies...even my partially vaxed girls before

I knew better. They would just startle and wake up flailing w/in 5 min if I

put them on their backs. My 5 week old is sleeping on her belly in my bed

right now as I write this. I check on her every 15 min or so but mainly to

make sure she hasn't wriggled herself into the blankets. We also co sleep at

night and that makes me feel reassured that we are actually reducing our SIDS

risk.

*I* think it's safer but I hesitate to tell other parents to do it because

of the " what if " scenario, but I just tell them my experiences w/it and let

them make their own decision.

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Hi Melinda,

I had all three of my children sleep on their stomachs. It seemed

completely unnatural to put them on their backs and watch them get

flat heads. I haven't vaccinated any of my children. A

pediatrician noticed my child must have slept on her tummy because

she had such a nicely shaped head which he doesn't see much these

days. But he still couldn't outwardly encourage this due to

professional reasons.

> >

> > I am curious...

> > if SIDS is vaccine related (which I think it probably is, given

> that it

> > peaks around 2 and 4 months), why has the SIDS rate been

declining

> > steadily over the past 20 years, even as more and more shots are

> > introduced? And why would there be more cases of it in the

winter?

> >

> > Just trying to wrap my mind around it. My little guy is a

horrible

> > sleeper on his back and we get no rest...but sleeps great on his

> > belly...I am trying to get around the fear of putting him to

sleep

> on

> > his stomach by telling myself he isn't vaccinated, he has all

> organic

> > bedding, etc. and he'll be fine. My chiropractor agrees that's

it

> ok

> > for him but I would love other thoughts.

> >

> > Has anyone here felt safe with stomach sleeping for their non-

vaxed

> > babies?

> >

> > Melinda C.

> >

>

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In a message dated 12/10/2008 12:22:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

spanishmiss430@... writes:

Has anyone here felt safe with stomach sleeping for their non-vaxed

babies?

I tried to keep on her back b/c of what the " professionals " said. She

rolled herself over at two months on to her tummy and never looked back,

lol. She is completely unvaxed. My next baby I'll probably put on their tummy

from the beginning. We do not co sleep.

Holly

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Come to think of it, both of mine have those pretty round heads, too!

I can't help but think that tummy sleeping is actually safer. If

they spit up a little - or a lot, it leaves the mouth so much easier

than if they are on their backs. It seems like a choking hazard to

have them sleep on their backs.

On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 1:20 AM, mkeats88 <chris_mish@...> wrote:

> Hi Melinda,

>

> I had all three of my children sleep on their stomachs. It seemed

> completely unnatural to put them on their backs and watch them get

> flat heads. I haven't vaccinated any of my children. A

> pediatrician noticed my child must have slept on her tummy because

> she had such a nicely shaped head which he doesn't see much these

> days. But he still couldn't outwardly encourage this due to

> professional reasons.

[Guest guest]

I'm with the others. You can't trust the statistics or who gathers them.

Don't worry about the stomach sleeping. A rested baby is a healthier baby, so if

they get rest on their stomachs, so be it. My second son was born in 1992, right

when all the warnings came out about SIDS and stomach sleeping. I thought,

great, now I have a stomach sleeper. What to do?

I let him sleep on his stomach. I did worry because of all the hype but really

had no choice. All of my kids slept with me and generally slept on their sides

most of the time anyway because they were nursing. Eventually they'd flop to

their backs, except #2. I'd flip him to his tummy and he was good to go (and he

was vaccinated, too). Funny, for the 16 years since then, he has always slept on

his back.

It's normal to worry about all what you hear. Just go with your gut. If you know

he can't sleep on his back, don't put him on it.

Winnie

thinking about SIDS...

Vaccinations

> I am curious...

> if SIDS is vaccine related (which I think it probably is, given

> that it

> peaks around 2 and 4 months), why has the SIDS rate been

> declining

> steadily over the past 20 years, even as more and more shots are

> introduced? And why would there be more cases of it in the

> winter?

>

> Just trying to wrap my mind around it. My little guy is a

> horrible

> sleeper on his back and we get no rest...but sleeps great on his

> belly...I am trying to get around the fear of putting him to

> sleep on

> his stomach by telling myself he isn't vaccinated, he has all

> organic

> bedding, etc. and he'll be fine. My chiropractor agrees that's

> it ok

> for him but I would love other thoughts.

>

> Has anyone here felt safe with stomach sleeping for their non-

> vaxed

> babies?

>

> Melinda C.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I did the same with my baby. My pedi also commented on how well his head was

shaped...I doubt it would have mattered anyway as I held him for the first

months of his life anyway lol. I just could not put him on his back, for me,

it was best to put him on his tummy.

On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 2:20 AM, mkeats88 <chris_mish@...> wrote:

> Hi Melinda,

>

> I had all three of my children sleep on their stomachs. It seemed

> completely unnatural to put them on their backs and watch them get

> flat heads. I haven't vaccinated any of my children. A

> pediatrician noticed my child must have slept on her tummy because

> she had such a nicely shaped head which he doesn't see much these

> days. But he still couldn't outwardly encourage this due to

> professional reasons.

>

>

>

>

> > >

> > > I am curious...

> > > if SIDS is vaccine related (which I think it probably is, given

> > that it

> > > peaks around 2 and 4 months), why has the SIDS rate been

> declining

> > > steadily over the past 20 years, even as more and more shots are

> > > introduced? And why would there be more cases of it in the

> winter?

> > >

> > > Just trying to wrap my mind around it. My little guy is a

> horrible

> > > sleeper on his back and we get no rest...but sleeps great on his

> > > belly...I am trying to get around the fear of putting him to

> sleep

> > on

> > > his stomach by telling myself he isn't vaccinated, he has all

> > organic

> > > bedding, etc. and he'll be fine. My chiropractor agrees that's

> it

> > ok

> > > for him but I would love other thoughts.

> > >

> > > Has anyone here felt safe with stomach sleeping for their non-

> vaxed

> > > babies?

> > >

> > > Melinda C.

> > >

> >

>

>

>

--

Peace,

Charlotte

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Thank you all so much for the reassurance.

He does have a really nice round head - people have complimented me on

it. If I tell them it's because he doesn't sleep on his back, they look

at me like I'm the worst mom ever. Course, it's the same look I get

when people hear I'm not vaccinating so I'm getting used to it. =)

He is in a co-sleeper by our bed which does help. Last night he went

down in 3 minutes and slept all night. On his back, it takes over an

hour to get him to sleep and he's awake again in an hour!

Melinda C.

[Guest guest]

My midwife advocated laying on the back because 20 years ago she lost her 8 week

old unvaxed, homebirthed, unseen by a doctor, baby to SIDS. I do believe that

vaccination is the most preventable cause of SIDS, but just like anything else

there are exceptions too. Her mother had also lost a child to SIDS and the

doctor blamed it on her breastfeeding!

Commonsense rules. No fluffy bedding, etc.

I put mine on his side because that is what is most comfortable for me, he slips

to front and back. At 9 weeks he is very strong and i'm comfortable with my

choices.

Diane

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My guy only slept in his bouncer or car seat or in my arms for the

first 3 months. After that I got a mattress cover and started

sleeping him in his crib, even face down if he wanted. I was not too

afraid of SIDS since I was not vaccinating and he had the mattress

cover, but I still woke up every hour to check on him...in fact I

still do, I guess worrying is part of being a mom.

Sleeping in the crib was a struggle, he would not sleep more than a

couple hours. At about 5 months, he started sleeping in bed, between

my husband and I. Started sleeping so well and so did I. He still,

20 months, sleeps with us and I wouldn't change that for nothing. My

mom hates that we co-sleep, but she is from that generation. Next

baby I will start them directly in my bed. I think babies that co-

sleep are far less likely to die of SIDS and babies with wrapped

mattresses too.

But I see how it makes sense, I think parents that wrap mattresses

and co-sleep and breastfeed are probably less likely to vaccinate too.

Vida

>

> Thank you all so much for the reassurance.

> He does have a really nice round head - people have complimented me

on

> it. If I tell them it's because he doesn't sleep on his back, they

look

> at me like I'm the worst mom ever. Course, it's the same look I get

> when people hear I'm not vaccinating so I'm getting used to it. =)

>

> He is in a co-sleeper by our bed which does help. Last night he

went

> down in 3 minutes and slept all night. On his back, it takes over

an

> hour to get him to sleep and he's awake again in an hour!

>

> Melinda C.

>

[Guest guest]

>

> I am curious...

> if SIDS is vaccine related (which I think it probably is, given that

it

> peaks around 2 and 4 months), why has the SIDS rate been declining

> steadily over the past 20 years, even as more and more shots are

> introduced? And why would there be more cases of it in the winter?

>

> I thought the exact same thing. Why are cases of SIDS are going down?

And like many say SIDS is an all inclusive diagnosis where lots of

vaccine-related death are included. There are more vaccines now than

ever, more medical interventions from day one, more babies are being

born, so why the decrease?

Katarina

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SIDS was not something that was seen or described until after

vaccines were used in the 40's and 50's

I too sleep on my stomach and slept on my stomach along with

trillions of other infants throughout history.

Sheri

At 06:17 AM 12/10/2008, you wrote:

>Mine have all slept on their bellies...even my partially vaxed girls before

>I knew better. They would just startle and wake up flailing w/in 5 min if I

>put them on their backs. My 5 week old is sleeping on her belly in my bed

>right now as I write this. I check on her every 15 min or so but mainly to

>make sure she hasn't wriggled herself into the blankets. We

>also co sleep at

>night and that makes me feel reassured that we are actually

>reducing our SIDS

>risk.

>

>*I* think it's safer but I hesitate to tell other parents to do it because

>of the " what if " scenario, but I just tell them my experiences w/it and let

>them make their own decision.

>

>a

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>

>

>

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Why are allergies, asthma, ADHD, childhood cancers, learning disabilities, etc.

going up? Those are the kids who lived.

Winnie

Re: thinking about SIDS...

Vaccinations

>

> >

> > I am curious...

> > if SIDS is vaccine related (which I think it probably is,

> given that

> it

> > peaks around 2 and 4 months), why has the SIDS rate been

> declining

> > steadily over the past 20 years, even as more and more shots

> are

> > introduced? And why would there be more cases of it in the

> winter?

> >

> > I thought the exact same thing. Why are cases of SIDS are

> going down?

> And like many say SIDS is an all inclusive diagnosis where lots

> of

> vaccine-related death are included. There are more vaccines now

> than

> ever, more medical interventions from day one, more babies are

> being

> born, so why the decrease?

>

> Katarina

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Melinda,

My brother was a tummy sleeper. He slept flat on his tummy, with face

in the sheet/pillow. My mom tried to turn him several times during the

night, but he always turned back. She was terrified he would suffocate

himself!! He never did - that was just how he slept.

Interestingly enough, he was fully vaxxed.

Magda

[Guest guest]

Try looking at mattress fumes in conjuction with vaccination. I

believe this is why it happens more in winter, baby is warmer and

heating up the mattress more and releases more fumes. Same with

vaccination and baby has higher body temperature from that. Same

with why it happens more with younger siblings, cause they reuse the

mattress which more easily releases fumes, and with poorer families

who usually get an older, used mattress. I believe this is why

parents forcing their babies to sleep on back has helped in the

decline of SIDS. Of course, the fumes are poison, and again, probably

most babies that do become exposed to it do not die, however some do,

but I believe most SIDS is either from mattress fumes or

vaccinations, or a combination of both. Look into getting a mattress

cover for the crib or co-sleeping (this regulates baby's breathing.)

Also, I believe that the flame resistant chemicals were not added to

mattresses until after WWII, so it also fits in the time frame.

Vida

>

> SIDS was not something that was seen or described until after

> vaccines were used in the 40's and 50's

>

> I too sleep on my stomach and slept on my stomach along with

> trillions of other infants throughout history.

> Sheri

[Guest guest]

see my SIDS pages

http://www.wellwithin1.com/SIDS.htm

also info in mattress link

http://www.babysaver.org/cribdeathcause.htm

Sheri

At 11:40 AM 12/10/2008, you wrote:

>Try looking at mattress fumes in conjuction with vaccination. I

>believe this is why it happens more in winter, baby is warmer and

>heating up the mattress more and releases more fumes. Same with

>vaccination and baby has higher body temperature from that. Same

>with why it happens more with younger siblings, cause they reuse the

>mattress which more easily releases fumes, and with poorer families

>who usually get an older, used mattress. I believe this is why

>parents forcing their babies to sleep on back has helped in the

>decline of SIDS. Of course, the fumes are poison, and again, probably

>most babies that do become exposed to it do not die, however some do,

>but I believe most SIDS is either from mattress fumes or

>vaccinations, or a combination of both. Look into getting a mattress

>cover for the crib or co-sleeping (this regulates baby's breathing.)

>Also, I believe that the flame resistant chemicals were not added to

>mattresses until after WWII, so it also fits in the time frame.

>Vida

>

>

> >

> > SIDS was not something that was seen or described until after

> > vaccines were used in the 40's and 50's

> >

> > I too sleep on my stomach and slept on my stomach along with

> > trillions of other infants throughout history.

> > Sheri

>

>

>

>------------------------------------

>

>

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Our son would not sleep in his crib - ever. If we tried to force the

issue, he just screamed. We tried all the books. The only thing we

did not try was stomach sleeping cause of all the hype. Finally, we

took him to bed with us out of desperation. Then, when he would start

to wake, we could just rub his tummy and he would go back to sleep

and so would we! He slept with us until he was about 5.

C

Houston

> >

> > Thank you all so much for the reassurance.

> > He does have a really nice round head - people have complimented

me

> on

> > it. If I tell them it's because he doesn't sleep on his back,

they

> look

> > at me like I'm the worst mom ever. Course, it's the same look I

get

> > when people hear I'm not vaccinating so I'm getting used to it. =)

> >

> > He is in a co-sleeper by our bed which does help. Last night he

> went

> > down in 3 minutes and slept all night. On his back, it takes over

> an

> > hour to get him to sleep and he's awake again in an hour!

> >

> > Melinda C.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Both of mine could pull their heads off of my shoulder at birth, so as soon as

their

umbilical cords fell off and healed, they were on their tummies - unless they

chose to roll

back over. DS started rolling from his tummy to his back at 6 weeks old - no

kidding.

And, by 11 weeks he was rolling from his stomach to his back many times a day.

I think it

helped with sleep some but also motor skills!!! Plus, he was crawling by the

time he hit 5

months. DD was a little slower with the movements, but poor thing did get a few

delayed

vaxes before I wised up. However, she slept beautifully on her tummy and

horribly on her

back... DH and I survived, and we were vaxed and placed on our tummies to sleep

as

babies. I think it's in part one more " excuse " /cause for SIDS to blame ANYTHING

other

than the vaccines, etc.

>

> I am curious...

> if SIDS is vaccine related (which I think it probably is, given that it

> peaks around 2 and 4 months), why has the SIDS rate been declining

> steadily over the past 20 years, even as more and more shots are

> introduced? And why would there be more cases of it in the winter?

>

> Just trying to wrap my mind around it. My little guy is a horrible

> sleeper on his back and we get no rest...but sleeps great on his

> belly...I am trying to get around the fear of putting him to sleep on

> his stomach by telling myself he isn't vaccinated, he has all organic

> bedding, etc. and he'll be fine. My chiropractor agrees that's it ok

> for him but I would love other thoughts.

>

> Has anyone here felt safe with stomach sleeping for their non-vaxed

> babies?

>

> Melinda C.

>

[Guest guest]

Both of mine could pull their heads off of my shoulder at birth, so as soon as

their

umbilical cords fell off and healed, they were on their tummies - unless they

chose to roll

back over. DS started rolling from his tummy to his back at 6 weeks old - no

kidding.

And, by 11 weeks he was rolling from his stomach to his back many times a day.

I think it

helped with sleep some but also motor skills!!! Plus, he was crawling by the

time he hit 5

months. DD was a little slower with the movements, but poor thing did get a few

delayed

vaxes before I wised up. However, she slept beautifully on her tummy and

horribly on her

back... DH and I survived, and we were vaxed and placed on our tummies to sleep

as

babies. I think it's in part one more " excuse " /cause for SIDS to blame ANYTHING

other

than the vaccines, etc.

>

> I am curious...

> if SIDS is vaccine related (which I think it probably is, given that it

> peaks around 2 and 4 months), why has the SIDS rate been declining

> steadily over the past 20 years, even as more and more shots are

> introduced? And why would there be more cases of it in the winter?

>

> Just trying to wrap my mind around it. My little guy is a horrible

> sleeper on his back and we get no rest...but sleeps great on his

> belly...I am trying to get around the fear of putting him to sleep on

> his stomach by telling myself he isn't vaccinated, he has all organic

> bedding, etc. and he'll be fine. My chiropractor agrees that's it ok

> for him but I would love other thoughts.

>

> Has anyone here felt safe with stomach sleeping for their non-vaxed

> babies?

>

> Melinda C.

>

[Guest guest]

Smart mama, to listen to your baby.

Winnie

Re: thinking about SIDS...

Vaccinations

> Our son would not sleep in his crib - ever. If we tried to force

> the

> issue, he just screamed. We tried all the books. The only thing

> we

> did not try was stomach sleeping cause of all the hype. Finally,

> we

> took him to bed with us out of desperation. Then, when he would

> start

> to wake, we could just rub his tummy and he would go back to

> sleep

> and so would we! He slept with us until he was about 5.

>

> C

> Houston

>

>

> > >

> > > Thank you all so much for the reassurance.

> > > He does have a really nice round head - people have

> complimented

> me

> > on

> > > it. If I tell them it's because he doesn't sleep on his

> back,

> they

> > look

> > > at me like I'm the worst mom ever. Course, it's the same

> look I

> get

> > > when people hear I'm not vaccinating so I'm getting used to

> it. =)

> > >

> > > He is in a co-sleeper by our bed which does help. Last night

> he

> > went

> > > down in 3 minutes and slept all night. On his back, it takes

> over

> > an

> > > hour to get him to sleep and he's awake again in an hour!

> > >

> > > Melinda C.

> > >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

And flame resistant chemicals are put on chidren's sleepwear. In the winter,

more clothing is worn at night, therefore more chemicals touch more parts of the

body.

Winnie

Re: thinking about SIDS...

Vaccinations

> Try looking at mattress fumes in conjuction with vaccination. I

> believe this is why it happens more in winter, baby is warmer

> and

> heating up the mattress more and releases more fumes. Same with

> vaccination and baby has higher body temperature from that.

> Same

> with why it happens more with younger siblings, cause they reuse

> the

> mattress which more easily releases fumes, and with poorer

> families

> who usually get an older, used mattress. I believe this is why

> parents forcing their babies to sleep on back has helped in the

> decline of SIDS. Of course, the fumes are poison, and again,

> probably

> most babies that do become exposed to it do not die, however

> some do,

> but I believe most SIDS is either from mattress fumes or

> vaccinations, or a combination of both. Look into getting a

> mattress

> cover for the crib or co-sleeping (this regulates baby's breathing.)

> Also, I believe that the flame resistant chemicals were not

> added to

> mattresses until after WWII, so it also fits in the time frame.

> Vida

>

>

> >

> > SIDS was not something that was seen or described until after

> > vaccines were used in the 40's and 50's

> >

> > I too sleep on my stomach and slept on my stomach along with

> > trillions of other infants throughout history.

> > Sheri

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

We wrapped his co-sleeper mattress in one of the babysafe plastic

wrappers that doesn't off-gas, and will do the same to his crib

mattress when we transition him (organic mattresses are so, so

expensive, we just couldn't do it). All his jammies are hand me downs

that have been washed a million times...when he outgrows them, I

already found the new ones I'm going to get that don't have flame

retardant on them.

I do get concerned because he sleeps swaddled, and swaddled on belly

seems like it might be too constricted? But he loves it! And he is very

strong. He's been holding his head up off our shoulders since he came

out, and was rolling from belly to back before he was 2 months old. If

he wasn't swaddled I'm sure he'd roll from belly to back in a

heartbeat.

Melinda C.

[Guest guest]

Anne Diamond went to NZ and started this idea if I recall right, stdiously

ignoring the vit c cure in aus

john

Are you giving your baby flat head syndrome?

Mail on Sunday Feb 18, 2007

Cot-death fears 'mean half of infants have skull problem'

BRITAIN is facing an increasing number of babies with flattened skulls, a

leading medical expert warned yesterday.

Almost half of infants develop a flat patch to the back or side of their

head, according to the latest published research.

And the reason is thought to be the highly successful campaign to prevent

cot deaths by putting babies to sleep on their backs. But treatment of the

condition, flat head syndrome or positional plagiocephaly, has led to a

major split in the medical profession.

While some experts claim it can cause medical problems, including muscular

and visual difficulties, others say it is purely cosmetic and will correct

itself without intervention.

Philip Owen, a paediatric cranial osteopath from Manchester, who has treated

thousands of children with the syndrome over the past 25 years, fears the

number of babies developing symptoms is growing significantly. He said:

'Four out of five babies who come to me have mis­shapen heads and in 30 per

cent of those cases the problem is moderate or severe.

'In future I think we will see more cases. It is very sad.'

But Dr Ward Platt, a consultant paediatrician at Newcastle's Royal

Infirmary, says parents have nothing to worry about.

'It is extremely common for babies to have flat patches on their heads and

it always has been,' he said.

'It is part of the normal condition because babies are born with very large

brains.

'This is another example of the tendency to create med­ical problems out of

normality. It is not a problem.'

Bone, 28, from Great Budworth, Cheshire, decided to have her son

Oliver fitted with a helmet when he was seven months old after his head

became very flat on the right side.

Although she saw some improvements with the hel­met, Oliver started to

suffer from pressure sores. So she tried a special mattress, designed by Mr

Owen to prevent flat head syndrome, which has a dip in it for the baby's

head so it doesn't flop to one side.

She said: 'Oliver is nearly two now and his head shape has improved

significantly, although it is not perfect.

'I just wish we had been told about this right from day one. If we had, we

wouldn't be trying to correct it now.'

The latest research was based on American infants. It found that up to 48

per cent of babies under the age of one developed the deformity.

Experts last night stressed the importance of following the Back To Sleep

campaign -launched in the Nineties - as the number of cases in which babies

died has dropped by 50 per cent in a year.