RE: [ozmidwifery] SIDS

[Ken Ward]

If Ruby can only settle and sleep on her tummy, then so be it! All my babies were tummy sleepers. Try relaxation baths, bath with mummy or daddy, warm wrap closely and cuddle. It is normal for babies to want to be on their tummies. This position helps them maintain body temp, helps them feel secure and 'protects them from predators'{primitive instinct] .  SIDs recommendations have made us so very scared,  but if we are careful, ensure bub doesn't get overheated and the head and face uncovered then what is best, a baby crying or sleeping?  Have you tried sleeping with the baby in bed with the mum? I sometimes suggest a item of clothing mum has been wearing under bub's head so bub can smell mum.  Two of mine were very unsettled.  One ended up with ADHD and the other has audio-perception problems. Makes me wonder if these littlies will always have trouble getting us to understand their special needs.  But for now sleep is required for ALL the family. Try the bath, warm and gentle. Try co-sleeping and tummy sleeping.  Sometimes nothing works, so support and help are so so necessary.  Maureen. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Sheena Johnson Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2002 10:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] SIDS I am a mid student and have just joined this site. I also have a new 5 week baby living with us, she was 3 weeks prem and is our grandchild. I was wondering if anyone can help. Baby Ruby has not slept for 2 weeks now, she has really bad colic. Lynley has done all the right things regarding breastfeeding, spent the day with the Lactation Consultatant, sorted out too much fore milk which was contributing to explosive green stools, tried everything to get Ruby to sleep. Lynley and partner (my stepson) live 200 yards away from us. Last night I invited Lynley over to our house and I did night duty, changing and  burping Ruby while Lynley  just woke to feed. I got two hours sleep for the night. The only time Ruby slept was when she was face down on my chest when I was lying on the couch. In desperation this morning I put her down in the bassinette on her stomach and bingo! she is still asleep. When I put her on her side or back the wind pains wake her up and hurt her; on her stomach she grunts and pulls her knees up, wriggles around, then goes back to sleep. So what do we do now, with all the advice against stomach sleeping? Does anyone have any advice out there.   Regards Sheena Johnson