Wireless Monitor For When Baby Falls Asleep In Car?

Person_one

Morglin wrote: »

Until they actually find out, unequivocally, what causes SIDS, if there is one cause, it is all latest supposition, with 'how you can prevent it' advice, and I would imagine, not helpful to those who have tragically lost a baby and think that they must have done something wrong.

As there have also been cases, of adult SIDS, in teens and adults, it does suggest an undiagnosed, underlying cause, unrelated to who is eating/sleeping what and where:

http://www.netmums.com/coffeehouse/woman-504/sex-contraception-48/441108-sids-older-children-teenagers-adults-all.html

Lin

Maybe you should find somebody to commission you to investigate and publish your findings.

Do you think its just coincidence then that the numbers of babies dying of cot death has plummeted?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19330900

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Person_one wrote: »

Why don't parents just leave babies in the house alone when they go out then? After all, chances are it'd be fine 9.9 times out of 10.

Today, i left my nearly-3 year old sleeping in my bed for his afternoon nap. I couldn't see him.

Had I left him in the car, he would have been closer, quicker to get to AND I would have been able to see him from my lounge window. Thankfully he decided he wanted to sleep in the bed; as it's way too hot for me to leave him in the car.

moomoomama27

Morglin wrote: »

Yeah, which is why all parents should just do what feels right to them.

This is a scary thought! I think once researched a parent should make an informed decision! I don't believe in trusting just instincts!

Carmina-Piranha_2

Person_one wrote: »

Why don't parents just leave babies in the house alone when they go out then? After all, chances are it'd be fine 9.9 times out of 10.

A few years ago an MSE member posted that she'd been chatting to a mum she knew in the street, or perhaps the supermarket, who then said she'd better be getting back because the baby would wake up from its nap soon :eek:

janninew

Person_one wrote: »

Why don't parents just leave babies in the house alone when they go out then? After all, chances are it'd be fine 9.9 times out of 10.

How do people feel if baby is napping inside and mum or dad are in the back garden? Does that mean baby us alone, the nspcc rules are very rigid, babies should never be left alone? What about at night when they are sleeping, are they alone then? Would the posters that said they would call Social Servises call them if they saw parents out in their garden whilst baby was asleepn the house?

janninew

moomoomama27 wrote: »

This is a scary thought! I think once researched a parent should make an informed decision! I don't believe in trusting just instincts!

Indeed it is a scary thought, the parents that can't be bothered and go with their instinct to neglect their child are okay as parents know best? Parents don't always know best and research into safety is done for a reason.

moomoomama27

janninew wrote: »

Indeed it is a scary thought, the parents that can't be bothered and go with their instinct to neglect their child are okay as parents know best? Parents don't always know best and research into safety is done for a reason.

Exactly! Especially when some parents are silly enough to follow anecdotes from the older generation! I sat aghast as my SIL put her baby to sleep on it's front and weaned onto so,USA at 8 weeks, not to mention the forward facing seats at 4 months old, all because my MIL said she had do e tugs and all her kids were fine!

I always double check my instincts in every area of parenting, especially where medical matters arise!

hawk30

moomoomama27 wrote: »

Exactly! Especially when some parents are silly enough to follow anecdotes from the older generation! I sat aghast as my SIL put her baby to sleep on it's front and weaned onto so,USA at 8 weeks, not to mention the forward facing seats at 4 months old, all because my MIL said she had do e tugs and all her kids were fine!

I always double check my instincts in every area of parenting, especially where medical matters arise!

Agree. A mother might 'instinctively' think it's ok to swap to cows milk as their main drink before 1, instead of formula/breastmilk, because it's cheaper and the same thing really. No it's not! A bit of research would show that it not nutritionally the same, it can upset their tummies and it's higher in salt, meaning you could easily go over their maximum daily salt allowance.

I prefer being a well informed mummy, rather than relying on instincts.

pleasedelete

ringo_24601 wrote: »

Today, i left my nearly-3 year old sleeping in my bed for his afternoon nap. I couldn't see him.

Had I left him in the car, he would have been closer, quicker to get to AND I would have been able to see him from my lounge window. Thankfully he decided he wanted to sleep in the bed; as it's way too hot for me to leave him in the car.

The risk of your bed setting on fire would be somewhat less than the risk of a car.

I saw an empty car at a service station set on fire once- it was horrific. Smoke to full flame in minutes. Houses have fire alarms- cars dont and even if it did have would a parent be able to get back in time?

happycomper22

^^thats why you arent suppose to leave your child in a car while you pay for petrol etc.