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Phyllis Adamson <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 14 Oct 2005 22:54:00 -0700
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The new policy says that the rate of SIDS dropped after the implementation
of the Back to Sleep program. That is proof the program was working. But in
2001 the rate started to climb again. The usual question is, What changed
in 2001 or the year before? They do discuss changing definitions and
changing diagnoses. But I don't believe the data proved it was related to
insufficient pacifier use. (Or was that the year that the bottom dropped
out of the baby crib market?)

The meta-analysis on the use of pacifiers to reduce SIDS that was also
released 10 Oct. day did include an item in the list of references that
mentioned finger sucking, but I didn't find any mention of finger of thumb
sucking anywhere in the study itself. If they are really concerned with the
act of sucking to keep the baby from sinking into a profoundly deep sleep,
wouldn't it be reasonable to include babies who are finger or thumb
suckers? Or recommend teaching baby how to suck his fingers or thumb? Makes
sense to me if they really want to keep baby sucking while lying down, but
can't suck while lying down with mom.

Next thing they will recommend is avoiding the use of pillows of any kind
underneath mom's arms to keep him at breast level during BFing. Only muscle
power allowed!

Phyllis Adamson, IBCLC, RLC
Glendale, AZ
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