Re: Re:STUDIES LINK CRIB DEATH TO TOXIC MOLD IN MATTRESSES AN...

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Jeff,

Good points. But I still think there is enough validity to the concern of

infant bedding posing a potential atypical microbial exposure and new

borne SIDS that it would be prudent to warn parents not to use old mattresses

and layettes. Its not just stachy - or even just mold - that could be the

potential for harm. When you think about baby formula being repeatedly

spilled, over worked diapers, old mattress pads and crib liners; it seems

quite logical that it would be prudent to buy new for each baby as opposed to

pulling the old dusty mattress out of the attic rafters.

Since they really don't know what causes SIDS for certain, why not

eliminate something that has been deemed as a possible cause or contributor?

Its just like you shouldn't put your baby's crib in a tree top because when

the wind blows the bow may break. Just logic in risk management is what it

comes down to, seems to me.

And car seats. Oh my gosh, does that bring back memories. Visions of old

animal crackers laying hidden under the seat cover. Yuck!

Sharon