Ok - I haven't read or heard about the book - but I am confused. I am trying to think of a way that red tape could be affecting the issue. Are you able to expand on this JellyBean?
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Ok - I haven't read or heard about the book - but I am confused. I am trying to think of a way that red tape could be affecting the issue. Are you able to expand on this JellyBean?
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just me - I love that your hospital is promoting cosleeping! I had to sneak my baby into bed with me at night and even then I got in toruble for trying to cosleep, they took him to the nursery so I didnt have to cosleep to keep him quiet....at the time I was a first time mum who went along with it, but now, GEEZ LOUISE, look out if they try and discourage me next time!
thanks for the info everyone
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many researchers have linked immunization with cot death for a long time....there is a reason why the common cot death ages coincide with the immunization schedual.
besides that, a babies immune system doesnt begin working until 6 months of age so why they want to jab newborns with hepatitis B (which contains formaldahyde - a toxic substance that is not safe at any level) strikes me as just crazy! And the medical profession are supposed to be the informed ones, HA!
anyway, with regard to co-sleeping, I had all my babies in the bed with me until they were about 6 months old. It was wonderful to be able to breastfeed in bed without having to get up...and all my babies slept soundly.
I actually had my last baby at the Royal Womens in Carlton and I slept with bub in my bed...the midwives didnt bat an eyelid at it. So either times have changed, or they were too busy to notice.
On the topic of co-sleeping, it's something I have given some thought to, and can certainly appreciate the benefits. However, reading things like this still sway me:
Findings made by coroners, both in this State and elsewhere have repeatedly warned parents that sharing a bed with an infant markedly increases the risk of death, either by Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or by fatal sleep accidents including overlaying of the baby by another person, entrapment or wedging or suffocation by bedding. The risk of an infants death is heightened when the co-sleeper is a smoker and/or is affected by alcohol and/or drugs causing sedation. The infants tragic death provides another opportunity, firstly to remind parents of the very real perils of co-sleeping with an infant and secondly to point out to the public health authorities that there remains, in some sectors of the community, an ignorance of the risks associated with co-sleeping and hence the ongoing need for a public awareness programme.
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Yes please explain more Jellybean!!
Why is it that human interferance creates more problems?? eg vaccines
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Slyder i think a good alternative is those sleep/snuggly mattresses for infants, at least that way it would be pretty hard to roll onto your babe not intirely impossible though!
I am time poor atm so haven't time to google but I would be very interested also...
Slyder I have co slept with all of my children & I always have at least one in my bed every night. I personally have never come near to rolling onto my child/baby... I hear that it happens but I do wonder about the circumstances as it's just this knowing that they are there yk?
Yes SIDS has been linked to vaccines
Agreed Inanna. This particular case has a lot of "other" factors, but as someone considering all these different options (as a potential first time parent) it all weighs on your mind!
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It's really hard you know, i mean there are ppl that have co-slept with there babies successfully and then there are others that have rolled onto them and well lets say the rest is history.
You really need to do what is right for you and your family because there are pro's and con's for both sides and there is never 100% reassurance that something isn't going to happen. All you can do is follow your instincts and do what you feel is right at the time.. that's all we can do as parents!
Ooppps my post was a bit behind...i missed a whole page!
I am finding this really interesting to read though...so please keep going!!
Last edited by DANNIIM; February 23rd, 2010 at 03:02 PM. : more to add
i co slept in hospital the midwives promoted it said as long as i had the buzzer near by and the rails were up i was ok to co sleep as yeah promotes better breast feeding
my son still on and off co sleeps with me and i find he sleeps alott better when im close or hes close by not half way up the house
i followed all the guidlines sids and kids had when i had my son and hes healthy
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