> From:    Pat Young
> Subject: Re: swaddling, SIDs and "sleepingthroughthenight"
>
> Dear Susan, In the culture in which I work (inner city) I deal with all
> sorts of parents (the good, the bad and those that shouldn't even be...) so
> back to sleep is a mantra for us.  I also know that many of the parents
> sleep with their babies (this is a cultural given), whether they breast or
> bottle feed.  The back to sleep is for when baby is sleeping alone.
> Sincerely, Pat in SNJ
>

Pat,

I understand the "Back to Sleep" mantra. I say it also, when I teach
babycare classes. Are you also telling them never to swaddle? I am
curious, as it seems to me that the extreme recommendation to lay babes
flat on their backs without swaddling or support is a problem for many
of my clients. These folks are literally frightened that if they swaddle
the baby in one receiving blanket for a couple of hours while they nap
or shower they are endangering his life.


Susan


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