Now before all of you internet trolls start going off simply by the title I want to just start by saying that a sudden death, especially an infant death of any kind, is tragic. But I will openly say that I dont believe in "SIDS" why? Well lets start by breaking down SIDS.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Those four words (to me) are the biggest oxymoron I've ever come to contact with. How can a 'sudden' death possibly be a syndrome? Why don't adult sudden deaths have the tag of syndrome at the end when it can't be explained? Because it's simply a sudden unexplained death, NOT a syndrome.
Now lets break down the definition of syndrome.
"A group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms"
I want to point out that there are NO symptoms of SIDS whatsoever. No cause has been found, no symptoms leading up to it, no nothing. Simply a precious baby sleeping and not waking up. The definition of syndrome doesn't even come close to SIDS whatsoever. So how can something that has no cause, no symptoms, and no explanation be preventable?
All of the baby products that say "may reduce the risk of SIDS" is just a marketing ploy to get paranoid and ignorant parents to spend their money on their product. And the number one thing they say to avoid? Laying your baby on their stomach. There is such a huge controversy about never letting your baby sleep on their stomach because it can increase the risk of SIDS. Know what it indefinitely increases the risk of? Choking to death. It doesn't matter how much you burp or get spit up out of your baby, they can still spit up in their sleep. And especially the newest babies can't control their neck movement as well so they can't easily turn their head to get the spit up back out.
Now, if you're a mom who doesn't want to take any risks, that's fine! Every mom is entitled to raising and taking care of their children in their own belief systems. But personally, I don't believe SIDS is a true "condition" - all it is, is a tragic moment for a family when a small baby just cant sustain their bodily norms on their own anymore.
The reason why they say laying a baby on their stomach increases the risk of SIDS is because every infant I've known prefers to sleep on their stomach as opposed to their backs. And even laying them on their backs they turn over (once they're old enough) and insist on sleeping on their stomachs. So, naturally, there would be a bigger number of SIDS cases where infants were found on their stomachs as opposed to their backs.
I am a good mom. Proud of how far I've come and the kids I've raised thus far. I lay my son on his stomach every time I place him in his bed, and I am very glad I have because in the past three weeks alone he's avoided choking on his own spit up on 4 different occassions.
Also, they emphasize 'dont use pillows in the crib' 'dont use extra blankets' 'dont put stuffed animals in the crib' 'dont pull the blanket up to the baby's neck' 'dont swaddle them very tight' etc. All of those things they claim increase risk of SIDS but in actuality they don't. Any parent who does any of those things and something happens to their child is neglect to not take the proper precautions and to check on your baby as often as you can. To me, SIDS is just a cop out. Until actual medical proof and scientific data prove a cause and cure for it, I don't buy into it at all.
Yes, I trust my children's pediatrician. To a certain extent. These days doctors are so very quick to shove medicine and pills towards you instead of actually trying to find a natural or healthier way to help a problem. Obviously if my children have an illness where they need antibiotics I'm going to make sure they get their medication. But I'm not going to listen to a bunch of high riding, self righteous, doctor's that aren't pediatricians I trust to tell me what I should and shouldn't do for my children to have the best lives that I can give.
Myself and all my brothers were laid on their stomachs, all of my nieces and nephews were laid on their stomachs, my daughter was laid on her stomach, and NOTHING happened. Because letting a baby sleep on their stomach isn't a crime. And to make a mother feel like they have to lay their children a certain way, feed them a certain way, give them certain products, avoid certain products, and so on is the true crime! I already believe our country is getting too far into dictating our personal lives but I will not let the government or any organization tell me how to raise my children.
I believe in how my parents raised me and how the true America was back in the days when kids didnt rule everything parents did. Where we weren't raising a bunch of sissy kids that can't take a single form of rejection or understand why they can't get their way. Our kids are turning into over weight, unhealthy, selfish, and feeling entitled to everything kids. Obviously not every kid is like that because there are still good parents out there that want to instill true values into their kids. But majority of the US is falling into step of just letting everyone else lead them into how they're going raise their kids it sincerely saddens me.
I love my kids. More than my own life itself. But I will raise them my way and no one else's. And I won't let anyone make me feel guilty about that. Only my husband and I know our kids and what they need best. If you disagree and think you can raise my kids better than me? Kick rocks on your way out. :)
-Mrs. C
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