FAQ's Concerning SIDS/Crib Death Why is Bedsharing Dangerous? Mechanism of SIDS/Crib Death Page 1 of 7 This website has been dedicated in memory of Patrick Jay who died of SIDS at 6½ months of age. I worked with Patrick's mother Marla, who is an RN working on labor and delivery. The shock of Patrick's death was compounded by reading shortly afterwards about Dr. Sprott's work in NZ. A needless death could have been averted if this information had been more widely published. Since reading and researching Dr. TJ Sprott's work, I have become a strong advocate of his theory. As of December 2014 there have been over 245,000 babies sleeping on BabeSafe mattress covers with no death due to cot death/SIDS. This is enough evidence to make me want to share it with you. Barb Knoll, CNM, ret. Although I am a Nurse-Midwife, for legal reasons I am not able to dispense any medical advice. My only purpose is to share the knowledge in this website with moms and dads and grandparents or any caregiver of infants.
It is my desire to provide you with a safe environment for your baby. NOTE: Use the information provided here as an educational resource for determining your options and making your own informed choices. Baby Mattress Covers, LLC does not claim that mattress-wrapping has been 100% scientifically proven to prevent SIDS. However, we believe that the fact that there have been no SIDS deaths among the vast number of babies in New Zealand who have slept on correctly wrapped mattresses is crucial information for parents. This fact cannot be denied and should not be suppressed. The evidence supporting this explanation is very compelling, and we believe that parents should be informed and have easy access to an inexpensive, non toxic, protective cover that is safe for babies and can certainly do no harm.Here is a list of essential items for your baby at sleep time and some items that may be nice to have for sleep time also. Essentials for sleep time : Nice to haves for sleep time : Useful articles
Baby’s sleep patterns – or lack of them – can cause a great deal of stress for parents. While it is tempting to try every option on the market to help babies to establish a good sleep routine, be aware that cots/bassinettes/bed covers are unlikely to make much difference. Many parents find that a bed-time routine, low lighting and minimal interaction with baby during the night help to establish a sleep pattern – eventually! There are lots of things to consider when buying a cot and mattress. Read our Cots & Bassinets article to find out what you need to look out for. If you are buying a cot second hand, you should check out the safety checklist in this article too. It is recommended that you buy your cot mattress new, unless you know the history of the mattress. It is fine to get these second hand, but make sure they are well washed and come from a smoke-free home. Prices range enormously, depending on the material, brand and style. It is also fine to get these second hand, but make sure they are well washed and come from a smoke-free home too.
There is ongoing debate about the use of plastic wrapping to prevent cot death and if you wish to read more about this, there is a link at the bottom of this page. Many people use mattress protectors to protect cot mattresses from nappy overflows and day-to-day spillages (especially if you are thinking of selling it later). If you do get one second hand, make sure they are well washed and come from a smoke-free home. Baby can start sleeping in a cot straight from birth, but there are advantages to having a separate bassinette. Check out our Cots & Bassinets article to see the pros and cons, plus a list of things you should consider. If you are buying a bassinette second hand, or borrowing one from a friend, check out this article first, so you know what to look out for. There are lots of things to consider when buying a portacot. Read our Portacots article to find out what you need to look out for. If you are buying a portacot-cot second hand, or borrowing one from a friend, check out our article first, so you know what to look out for.
These are not suitable for babies under 1 year, due to risk of over-heating. Make sure the set is made of fire-safe material and that there are no long strings or ribbons that could cause strangulation. If you get one second hand, make sure they are well washed and come from a smoke-free home. A night light is useful for middle-of-the-night feeding, but you can survive without one. Putting on the hall light will shed enough light into baby’s room so you can do what you need to. Or put a low wattage bulb into a lamp you already own. Musical mobiles are great for helping settle baby to sleep and can play a special part in a bed time routine. If you are getting one second hand make sure there are no loose beads or embellishments that could fall into the cot and cause choking. / This website explains the advantages of Dr Sprott mattress covers. If you are interested in the plastic wrapping debate, you can Google search articles on ‘Dr Sprott Mattress Protector’
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