However in this particular instance, having read the research from various sources, it is my belief that the information we are getting from mainstream sids organisations does not add up (or at least - leaves a lot to be desired), and this book helps to provide parents with another rather large peice of the puzzle which not only makes alot of sense, but is based on findings from studies published in peer reviewed medical journals - the same very sources that these organisations derive their research findings. The question is, why are they being so selective as to which sections of the research they choose to promote, and those they choose to ignore? Research is research. Why sections of the medical community (not all charities dedicated to SIDS - of course supporting parents with their grief is an admirable thing) choose to downplay these findings is what is being questioned here - and we do not really know the answer, one can only assume there is some advantageous reason for doing so. Perhaps not directly advantageous for the SIDS organisations themselves, but perhaps for various other related fields of medicine whom they may be answerable to.
Not all research is good research or reliable research. How studies obtain results and what kinds of control they use to find those results can have a huge impact on findings. I imagine that is why not all 'research' conducted in these fields is published. SIDS is a very difficult issue for many families and I think SIDS organisations are being careful not to lead parents into a false sense of security by claimig that they have the answers. I think reasons behind why research is conducted and biases that researchers place on their research also have a huge impact on results. I think the SIDS advice that we are given is based on research that has constistently stacked up across the board where the methods and controls used to find these results are sound.

Its not a crime to go against the grain and question what you are told. In the past many truths have been denied before they have been accepted as truth.
I completely agree. However, I think it is also important to note that following mainstream research and ideas does not mean that a person hasn't thought about it either. I think it is important to critically analyse all information that we are given and sometimes the end result does point back to the mainstream research.

BTW - good thread! I think it is important to talk about these issues and discuss different points of views. After all, we are all here to learn, share ideas, question what we are told and educate each other. Thanks for posting it