Research Paper On Swaddling

          Placing an infant to sleep on its back has been a universal prevention for SIDS and may be the largest contributing factor for the decline in SIDS cases. In the last two decades, the cases of infants who died from SIDS declined by more than 50 %, with less than seven infants per 10,000 infants that died from SID. (American 1)

Some parents of infants think co-sleeping is beneficial, however; experts do believe that this practice is very dangerous. Every parent has the decision to co-sleep (sharing a bed with your baby), its weather they do or not that counts. There are reasons parents decide for or against, for example; if you’re a heavy sleeper, you might accidently roll over and suffocate your child. You might not realize that something like could happen, but it can. “Most parents just figure it will be easier for them, it’s not like every parent of a newborn is going to spend hours re-searching reasons not to co-sleep” (lifescience)

For as long as we can remember we are always told to never sleep with your baby that you could suffocate them by rolling over on them or what not. In a study by Davies, he found that prior to the 1700's co-sleeping was a normal thing around the world. It was not until the 1800's when the western society moved away from co-sleeping to an independent sleeping arrangement claiming the child will be too attached and have security problems; you will never get the child to sleep in their own bed; the child will not learn independence; or, the child could suffocate in various ways. Well, I agree

You also must make sure that you leave room at the bottom of the blanket so the baby can move his/her legs. This makes them feel like they are secure, just like they would be if they were still in the womb.

In his treatise, Gynecology, the Greek physician Soranus gave careful instructions for how infants should be swaddled: in soft cloths and strips of fabric from the head "to the very tip of the toes." Soranus's main reason was to guide the infant's growth, to protect it from growing crooked or lame.

Article 1 – Why Babies Should Never Sleep Alone: A Review of the co-sleeping controversy in relation to SIDS, bedsharing and breastfeeding

Breastfeeding protects babies against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), as well as sepsis in pre-term babies. Breast milk contains antibodies that help babies fight off infections like otitis media and respiratory problems like meningitis and bronchitis. It has been found to reduce the incidence and intensity of atopic diseases. Babies who breastfeed tend to suffer from colds less frequently and have fewer incidents of colic. (Davis)

Undress baby down to her/his nappy (to take off the clothes gently start with one arm then the other, after that remove the clothes from the front of the head to the back) Be careful not to tug little ears and noses;

In spite of a major decline in the incidences of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome since the American Academy of Pediatrics published its recommendation in 1992 that infants should be placed on their back for sleeping this decline has stopped and left us at a plateau. Even though this was released many families are still butting babies on their bellies to sleep. Because of that, it has become increasingly important to address the risk that puts infants at greater risk for SIDS. In this paper of the changeable and non-changeable risk factors of SIDS will be addressed. The recommendations described in this paper include placing infants on a back position to sleep, use of a firm sleep surface and the need for routinely scheduled immunization.

Almost all the articles that have been searched were very negative based. On whattoexpect.com there is an article on the pros of co-sleeping. In this article is states ’For the record, the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) position is that babies should sleep close to their parents but not in the same bed. The fear is that a parent could inadvertently trap a baby in bed covers or in the space between the bed and the wall. And some studies suggest co-sleeping puts babies at higher risk for SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), especially when parents drink too much, smoke, or fail to make sure the bed is safe.' which is a pro within a con, meaning even though it is unsafe to have an infant sleeping in the bed with you. You can still have the infant close by in a crib. which may be able to help the parents sleep better knowing they are still close to their baby. Further research was found from an article, “The quandary for parents: Should baby sleep with us? Scientists at war: [National Edition] “stating that a study by Dr. James McKenna mothers that co-sleep with their infants are less likely to have infants who could possibly die from SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) because the child, though still sleeping, is in a light sleep and still being stimulated by the mother’s movements, smells and other sounds. Infants who sleep on their own are more likely, according to this study, to fall into a deep sleep and could possibly become victim to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). (Sadler,

At a local babywearing group meeting, I was able to watch a demonstration of most of the baby carrier styles as well as practice with a plastic baby doll.  Two things to note, under supervision from a seasoned babywearing "professional" I was able to conquer my fear of using a wrap and ask the thousands of questions I had about them.  This expanded the options I had for myself when deciding on the best newborn baby

People debate about whether mothers should be allowed to breastfeed in public without covering up. While some mothers embrace the open breastfeeding, there are still mothers who prefer a little coverage while they breastfeed. Baby carriers provide the cover that breastfeeding moms need. The wrap, sling, and pouch style wraps are excellent for breastfeeding because they allow you to adjust them without removing the baby from the carrier. All it takes is a little bit of loosening and the baby is then carries in a more natural positions that allows to better latching. Mothers can feel comfortable because baby carriers are very

The idea is that once a child knows how to fall asleep on their own, they will not need the parent to help them go back to sleep.

For the most part women cover themselves with a shawl, a wrap, or a cover of some sort while breastfeeding.

Babies have different sleep patterns as they grow and age. At first, it may seem that your new baby is sleeping all the time. This is because newborns are only awake a few hours every day.