> > It is my VERY strongly held opinion that babies should not be swaddled while
> > they sleep and are supposed to wake up several times each night for the
> > first
> > six to eighteen months of life.
> >
> > Sleeping long intervals is not safe nor physiologically sound.
> >
> > Doctors and others who lead parents to believe that
> > "sleepingthroughthenight"
> >   (all one word) is the sine qua non of successful parenting are potentially
> > creating unsafe situations for babies.
> >
> >
>
> Hurray for you!
> That's what I was waiting for someone to point out. Was starting to believe I
> was the only one with that view.
>
> Gonneke van Veldhuizen
>
>

Dr. Jay or Gonneke,

Let me be clear then in what I am referring to. Sleeping through the
night is definitely NOT the goal. However, sleeping AT ALL is! Human
beings do not naturally sleep flat on their backs, spead eagle on a hard
cold mattress.... not even adults. Can one of you, or someone else, make
a practical recommendation for moms of multiples? These moms want to do
a good job but they do need a break once in a while... even for an hour
at a time.

BTW, I think that extreme reactions on the part of us healthcare
providers are the root of the problem. No one on this list (that I can
see) is suggesting putting babies alone in a dark room, tightly swaddled
on their bellies all night. But... how about a little light swaddling
during day hours so mom can eat a little lunch, take a shower, or nap on
the couch for an hour at a time?

Susan








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