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Cooper's mom
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Topic: Back vs Tummy sleeping
Posted: 09 June 2007 at 2:44pm

I am so debating putting Cooper to sleep on his tummy, but I am so afraid of SIDS that I don't know that I can do it. I know that tummy is recommended for refluxers, but none of my doctors have told me to do it.

Last night was the worst night I had had in many weeks. He went down at 9, was stirring at 12:30 and I finally gave in and fed him at 2:30, but it took me until I think 3:15 to get him back down, haven't had that problem in weeks, and then he was up again at 5 and 6 and finally we both just got up for good at 6:30... I was home alone, so I am exhausted today and I think maybe he will sleep better on his tummy, just want some guidance. Thanks.

Beth
Cooper 2/07 (former refluxer and MSPI. out grew egg allergy at 3.5yrs old)
Caroline 1/10 Reflux FREE!!!

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Posted: 09 June 2007 at 3:28pm

Ah, this is such a personal decision... it's hard to know what to do. Both of my kids were finally put on their tummies after many nights of what you have described. They slept much better that way. Our pediatrician finally suggested it in Ben's case after we had tried everything else, but it was a "last ditch effort" so to speak.

Both of them were very strong, good head and neck support, etc., so that was good. I started doing it first doing naps and actually sat there through one whole nap with my daughter to make sure she was ok. I didn't do this with my son, but it still worried me.

Didn't you post that he can turn over? I think once they start doing this, the risk of SIDS is supposedly lower.

Not alot of advice, sorry.

Naomi - mom to

Claire 11/5/03 - former refluxer. Med. free at 9 months. Breastfed 17 months

Ben - 9/14/06 - former refluxer; TED for 6+months; med free at 20 months. Breastfed 21 months

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Posted: 09 June 2007 at 5:48pm

If you are going to try it I would get some kind of monitor, either an angel care monitor or an apnea monitor (maybe you can hire one). Even though tummy sleeping may be better for reflux there is no doubt that it is also related (at least for some babies) to SIDS. So having a monitor is your backup.

Therese

Alana Nearly 3-Former refluxer and Milk Intolerant. No meds and full milk!

Nick- 8 weeks and milk and soy intolerant (we think!)

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Posted: 09 June 2007 at 6:31pm

plse excuse any incorrect pronouns- I'm copying & pasting this

This is from the American Academy of Pediatrics & how they recommend that tummy sleeping is best for GERD babies. http://www.aap.org/new/sids/question.htm (thanks Sherry & Christine!)

There's a monitor that you can use called the Angel Care Monitor that many of the parents on this board have had great success with. Jonah was sent home with a monitor from the hospital, so I don't know firsthand about the Angel Care monitor, but here's all about it: http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/search.asp?KW=angelcare&am p;SM=2&SI=TC&FM=0&OB=2

BEANIE BABY: for day time naps I suggest this: Try putting her on her tummy & put a beanie baby on her back for 2 reasons- to see that she's breathing (the beanie baby will go up & down )

& for the weight- put your hand on her back & then slowly leave it & the beanie baby is there instead...

For sleeping, there's also the Tucker Sling that people rave about: http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/search.asp?KW=tucker&S M=1&SI=TC&FM=0&OB=2

as well as the Amby Hammock: http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/search.asp?KW=amby&SM= 1&SI=TC&FM=0&OB=2

~laura~
Jonah 7/03:GERDfree@12mos! Silent Reflux@birth(apnea episodes/NICU);Past Sandifer Symptoms, breastfed->15mos
Ari 7/06 REFLUX FREE, so miracles do happen!

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Posted: 09 June 2007 at 7:04pm

That is such a personal choice. We put Addy to sleep on her back but also had the Angelcare Monitor which I would highly recommend. Tons of online places sell them as well as BabiesRUs...I did a search and this is the first one that popped up:

http://www.bebewing.com/angelcare-movement-sensor-gift-box.s html?srcad=angelcare-

Tracy
Kensley 02/04/2010 Reflux & Probable MFPI
Addy Outgrew GER & started solids at 18 months
Previously on: Neocate & Zegerid
Allergies: Dairy, Soy, Strawberries

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Cooper's mom Junior Member Joined: 12 May 2007 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 2248	Topic: Back vs Tummy sleeping Posted: 09 June 2007 at 2:44pm
	I am so debating putting Cooper to sleep on his tummy, but I am so afraid of SIDS that I don't know that I can do it. I know that tummy is recommended for refluxers, but none of my doctors have told me to do it. Last night was the worst night I had had in many weeks. He went down at 9, was stirring at 12:30 and I finally gave in and fed him at 2:30, but it took me until I think 3:15 to get him back down, haven't had that problem in weeks, and then he was up again at 5 and 6 and finally we both just got up for good at 6:30... I was home alone, so I am exhausted today and I think maybe he will sleep better on his tummy, just want some guidance. Thanks.
	Beth Cooper 2/07 (former refluxer and MSPI. out grew egg allergy at 3.5yrs old) Caroline 1/10 Reflux FREE!!!

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Bensmama Junior Member Joined: 05 November 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 1831	Posted: 09 June 2007 at 3:28pm
	Ah, this is such a personal decision... it's hard to know what to do. Both of my kids were finally put on their tummies after many nights of what you have described. They slept much better that way. Our pediatrician finally suggested it in Ben's case after we had tried everything else, but it was a "last ditch effort" so to speak. Both of them were very strong, good head and neck support, etc., so that was good. I started doing it first doing naps and actually sat there through one whole nap with my daughter to make sure she was ok. I didn't do this with my son, but it still worried me. Didn't you post that he can turn over? I think once they start doing this, the risk of SIDS is supposedly lower. Not alot of advice, sorry.
	Naomi - mom to Claire 11/5/03 - former refluxer. Med. free at 9 months. Breastfed 17 months Ben - 9/14/06 - former refluxer; TED for 6+months; med free at 20 months. Breastfed 21 months
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evergreenie Junior Member Joined: 27 October 2006 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1608	Posted: 09 June 2007 at 5:48pm
	If you are going to try it I would get some kind of monitor, either an angel care monitor or an apnea monitor (maybe you can hire one). Even though tummy sleeping may be better for reflux there is no doubt that it is also related (at least for some babies) to SIDS. So having a monitor is your backup.
	Therese Alana Nearly 3-Former refluxer and Milk Intolerant. No meds and full milk! Nick- 8 weeks and milk and soy intolerant (we think!)
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hellbennt Admin Group Joined: 28 August 2003 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 13403	Posted: 09 June 2007 at 6:31pm
	plse excuse any incorrect pronouns- I'm copying & pasting this This is from the American Academy of Pediatrics & how they recommend that tummy sleeping is best for GERD babies. http://www.aap.org/new/sids/question.htm (thanks Sherry & Christine!) There's a monitor that you can use called the Angel Care Monitor that many of the parents on this board have had great success with. Jonah was sent home with a monitor from the hospital, so I don't know firsthand about the Angel Care monitor, but here's all about it: http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/search.asp?KW=angelcare&am p;SM=2&SI=TC&FM=0&OB=2 BEANIE BABY: for day time naps I suggest this: Try putting her on her tummy & put a beanie baby on her back for 2 reasons- to see that she's breathing (the beanie baby will go up & down ) & for the weight- put your hand on her back & then slowly leave it & the beanie baby is there instead... For sleeping, there's also the Tucker Sling that people rave about: http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/search.asp?KW=tucker&S M=1&SI=TC&FM=0&OB=2 as well as the Amby Hammock: http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/search.asp?KW=amby&SM= 1&SI=TC&FM=0&OB=2
	~laura~ Jonah 7/03:GERDfree@12mos! Silent Reflux@birth(apnea episodes/NICU);Past Sandifer Symptoms, breastfed->15mos Ari 7/06 REFLUX FREE, so miracles do happen!
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addysmommy Groupie Joined: 14 July 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 525	Posted: 09 June 2007 at 7:04pm
	That is such a personal choice. We put Addy to sleep on her back but also had the Angelcare Monitor which I would highly recommend. Tons of online places sell them as well as BabiesRUs...I did a search and this is the first one that popped up: http://www.bebewing.com/angelcare-movement-sensor-gift-box.s html?srcad=angelcare-
	Tracy Kensley 02/04/2010 Reflux & Probable MFPI Addy Outgrew GER & started solids at 18 months Previously on: Neocate & Zegerid Allergies: Dairy, Soy, Strawberries
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