Has anyone heard of Mattress Wrapping to prevent SIDS

[ss_storm]

Hmmm, I haven't heard that study but I personally would be more concerned about wrapping my baby's matress in plastic from a hardware store!

:yeahthat:

Sounds a bit odd to me..and I would be very concerned about the suffocation risk (even if there are sheets over the plastic). Check out the SIDS website, I would probably disregard the info you've read.

[Just Me]

I haven't looked at the website but I have heard of it before and usually the information is just before they attempt to sell you the mattress cover that will 'save' your baby. I think it is a very mean form of advertising and leads parents into a false sense of security.

Check out this link: http://www.sidsandkids.org/wp-conten...010_01-FAQ.pdf There are lots of frequently asked questions about reasons for SIDS and SIDS and kids addresses it from findings in their own research.

The SIDS stuff can be scary to think about, but I think if you follow the general SIDS guidelines for sleeping (and even co-sleeping) then that is the safest options for them

[Sagres]

SIDS and KIDS have a factsheet about it and say the research doesn's back up that theory and gives some explanation as to why some studies may have drawn that conclusion.

[buliej]

I will have to check that out when I get to a computer. It is cruel to play on our worst fears just to sell a product.

[buliej]

Thanks so much for those links - I feel much better now .

[helle]

We have ds mattress wrapped.
How to cover your mattress with BabeSafe
It's not bunnings plastic and it has vents thru it to help the mattress breath underneith.
Ds started sleeping on his stomach at 4 months which freaked me out, and wrapping his mattress wasn't causing any harm so we just did it for peice of mind- even I it was fake it was either that or neither of us sleeping.
It's basically a giant plastic pillow case to suit the size of your mattress (you order to size) and you just pop the mattress inside.

ETA there is 0 suffocation risk. Probably the same amount if your baby was to face plant on a normal mattress. The "wrap" is extremely firmly placed over the mattress (they're ordered to suit the size of YOUR mattress) and then sealed at one end. No lose bits anywhere.
There is also some info on using only natural fibers for bedding such as cotton to prevent overheating of baby. Personally I always think if it doesn't cause harm, then it doesn't cause any harm.