I have noticed that mums are even afraid to put their babies on their tummies to tie up their nightie. I assure them it is ok and even beneficial for babies to spend time on their tummies, just that you need to be observing them. Of course I slept all of my girls on their tummies, but I was picky about having clear breathing space, I also used a NZ lambskin for all 3, but pulled a sheet tight across the area under their face. So, I am not surprised that babies may not spending enough time on their tummies to use their neck muscles, though I think it is a good idea that they sleep on their babcks, and am increasingly surprised at how easy it is to do this. marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lieve Huybrechts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:33 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] <no subject>
> Dear friends, > > I don't know if this topic has been discussed in the group already, but it > interests me. The sleeping rules for babys (not on their tummy anymore) > causes a lot of problems with back and neck muscles of children 3-4 months > of age and later, because the parents are made so anxious that they even in > daytime don't put their baby on the tummy anymore. > On the website of midwifery today is a study (in Englisch :-)) > Baby's Bedding: Is It Creating Toxic Nerve Gasses? by Joanne B. Quinn, RMA, > PhD (http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/bedding.asp > > It's an New zealand and UK study. In our country it is unknown. Do you all > know more or have some toughts about it? > > Greetings > Lieve > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
