Pat said,

> He said that infant's major
> systems work best when baby is on her side, curled up as if being held.  He
> said that flat back sleeping caused inefficient breathing, heart rate, and
> digestion.
>
I'm really curious - how many of us sleep flat on our backs all night long?
I might sleep that way for a little while -- not long; find myself on my side
or stomach most of the time.  Also thinking we really need to promote more
sling use.  Saw a lady walking down my street today w/ her baby in a sling,
and I was struck anew at how easy it was and how totally unencumbered she
looked.  Not to mention baby was NOT on his back in a plastic bucket!

Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC, RLC
Wheaton, Illinois
www.lactationeducationconsultants.com

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