I was watching the news this am and they did a piece on a baby product expo
going on in Texas. Of course they showed many objectionable objects.  They
also showed a new type of protective device so that parents can sleep with
their baby in bed without "worrying" about suffocating the baby.

It is a rectangular flat piece similar to a changing pad with vertical sides
about 3-4 inches high that extend across the top and halfway down the sides.
(about where baby's head and upper torso would be) The idea is to put this
between the adult pillows and baby sleeps safely without becoming trapped in
bedding or cracks between mattress and headboard.

I haven't decided yet if I like this idea or not. I wish parents would just
sleep with their babies and trust in themselves-but if the gadget will get
them to keep their babies close at night then maybe it is a good thing.

Just thought y'all would like a heads up before we start getting questions
about these things.




Cheryl Tompkins CLC
Phoenix AZ USA

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