tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401848412527568653.post2165857042527551561..comments2023-05-01T02:38:12.874-07:00Comments on Southerners in SoCal: Life of Wilder: Week ThirteenEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272198628960785203noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401848412527568653.post-66478517031851799452011-02-25T19:36:46.393-08:002011-02-25T19:36:46.393-08:00Gosh Annalee, thank you so much! I have that book ...Gosh Annalee, thank you so much! I have that book too and I don't know how I missed that! That makes me feel so much better! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18272198628960785203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401848412527568653.post-52316496790434297842011-02-25T17:37:40.646-08:002011-02-25T17:37:40.646-08:00mc did the same thing this week, so i immediately ...mc did the same thing this week, so i immediately checked out my "what to expect the first year" book. it addresses it on page 355 and basically there's nothing you can do about it. <br /><br />they say: "once babies learn to flip, there's just no keeping them on their backs if they prefer their bellies. and not only is there no point in trying to keep your baby on his belly, there's no point in worrying if you can't. experts agree that a baby who is able to change positions easily is at a significantly decreased risk for SIDS. that's for two reasons: 1) because the high-risk period of SIDS is generally passed by the time a baby can turn over 2) because a baby who can flip is better equipped to protect himself from whatever is about tummy sleeping that increases SIDS risk.<br /><br />"you can - and according to experts, you should - keep putting baby to sleep on his back until the 1st birthday. but don't lose any sleep over his position if it changes during the night. be sure, however, that his crib is safe; continue to follow the tips for preventing SIDS on page 261, such as using only a firm mattress and avoiding pillows, blankets, comforters and plush toys."<br /><br />no worries, my love... he'll be fine! :)Annaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924865869291880204noreply@blogger.com