Kathy D. and all,

This subject is a tricky one.  I have about 50 articles related to this and
have found that the early "landmark" articles do not have a lot of
scientific "proof" that supposed overlying actually occurred.  None the
less, these articles are consistently referenced as a basis for current
research.

I'm not saying overlying doesn't occur - I'm convinced it does.  BUT the
association I have seen substantiated is with drug/alcohol use on the part
of the adult and with maternal obesity [especially in association with
waterbeds - thus my previous post].

Scientifically,  it's a lot easier to prove something is dangerous than
safe  [keep in mind that lack of proof of danger is NOT the same as proving
safety].

Another part of the problem is the cultural "assumption" that parents DON'T
bring their babies to bed with them. Many more do than is suspected -
believe me!

Gail
Gail S. Hertz, MD, IBCLC
Resident,  Dept. of Pediatrics
PSGHS Children's Hospital
Hershey  PA
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