O/T - Am I "Out of the Woods?"
At what age is a baby considered out of the woods for SIDS? My baby has started this thing where she will roll over onto her stomach while she's sleeping. Sometimes, it's as soon as I lay her down, so I can see it and correct it, but sometimes she does it in the middle of the night. Should I be worried?
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If they roll on their tummy
If they roll on their tummy by themselves you can leave them. Still keep laying her on her back but if she rolls over its fine. Just make sure there isn't anything extra in the crib with her.
It's scary at first but they have to grow up sometime. I still get excited when my 9mo old cries at night because I know he's ok.
Another big decreasing factor
Another big decreasing factor for SIDS is using a pacifier. My kids Dr's said it reduces it by almost 90%. Something about the sucking keeps them active when they sleep.
I have heard that the rate drops drastically at 6 months and then you are "out of the woods" at around 1.
Being a mom is some scary stuff sometimes. You are a good mom to worry. Especially when there are so many BM's that so many of us deal with that have dropped kids out of their lives. It still gets to me how that is even possible...
Thanks, ladies. I do keep it
Thanks, ladies. I do keep it pretty cook and it's interesting to know a fan will help. I'll try a paci, but she usually spits them out.