Gonneke writes:
<< In The Netherlands sleeping on the back (not on the side, as babies will
easily
 turn on their tummies that way) has been promoted for several years now
(think
 more than 5 at least) and the SIDS numbers decreased dramaticly almost right
 away. But recently there has been some argumenting, because back-sleping
babies
 tend to have flat heads, which concerns many people, parents as well as
health
 care professionals. So recommendation now is to have babies sleep on their
backs
 and have them on their bellies when they are awake.
  >>
Perhaps another good reason for moms to actually pick UP their babies when
they are awake, even when they don't "need" it for feeding reasons?
Judy LeVan Fram, Brooklyn, NY, feeling a bit facetious...:)

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