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I think SIDS is a real thing and there is clear evidence that not using pillows or excessive blankets in cribs has reduced deaths. I think sleeping with or not

I think SIDS is a real thing and there is clear evidence that not using pillows or excessive blankets in cribs has reduced deaths. I think sleeping with or not with your kid, is a much more complicated question and probably one where your instinct is right. After all, with a baby in the bed you can't help but be aware of its comfort, needs and amount of movement.

CodeGlitch 6y ago
In the UK the NHS have posters and leaflets about how parents should NOT sleep with their baby as deaths have occurred from parents "lying on and suffocating their new born". Of course this from drugged-up and/or drunk parents. If you don't fall into the "bad parent" category you'll be fine.
- cma 6y ago
  Or if you take ambien or something like that it might not be a good idea.
  - krageon 6y ago
    The post you are responding to mentioned drugged-up right there in the conclusion.
- Talanes 6y ago
  I've woken up to nearly suffocating myself in blankets, completely sober. I wouldn't take that chance with myself in the bed.
christkv 6y ago
We used sleep suits the first year to avoid the whole loose cloth issue