Yesterday I began reading an old American Baby magazine and I read some information about SIDS I immediately begin to research the cause and preventions, and of course the cause is unknown but there were a couple of things I could do to lower the risk. Some of the things were to
- Making sure there aren't any pillows and quilts in her baby bed. Make sure the mattress is firm Dress her lightly making sure she doesn't get too hot.
- Turn on a fan to help air circulate.
- Do NOT let baby sleep in adult bed.
- Lay baby on back while sleeping.
- Give baby a pacifier while sleeping or napping w/o forcing the baby to take it.
For more detailed information click the link below.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/Sudden_Infant_Death_Syndrome.cfm
But along with that I ran across some information linking SIDS to vaccination. HUH? Okay now I'm really freaked out- something that's is suppose to help can actually hurt her? Shes not even here yet and I'm already worried! I'm sure that there a many mothers that vaccinate their child without having any complications , but I'm just scared I'll be that one mother that lay her child down to sleep only to come back to find a lifeless child. Although I'm hesitant about vaccinating my child I also don't want to expose her to any diseases especially those that are air borne. So I think I will delay her vaccination till she is around 9-12 mths (which is when the risks of SIDS is very low) and I will spread out her vaccination instead of getting 6 at one time which is recommended at 2 mths (Hepatitus B, DTaP, Hib, Rotavirus, Pneumococcus, IPV) I will continue to do my research and pray that I am making the right decisions for my daughter the rest I will put in GODS hand.
Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carey discussing vaccinations and autism.
http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/story?id=4987758
National Network for Immunization Information Website
http://immunizationinfo.org/immunization_issues_detail.cfv?id=140
The Vaccine Book By: Dr Sears
http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/04/25/the-vaccine-book-by-dr-sears-offers-a-safer-vaccine-schedule/
Vaccine Reaction Images
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/vaccineimages.asp
Stories of Mothers about vaccination and their child
http://www.thinktwice.com/sids.htm
More Information Linking SIDS to vaccination
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/vaccine_sids.htm
Health Dangers (vaccinations and Autism)
http://www.healthdangers.com/drugs/vaccinations/index.htm
Should I vaccinate my baby? CNN Health.com
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/family/06/19/ep.vaccines/index.html?iref=newssearch
Vaccines and Diseases
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-multi.pdf
The Choosing Not To Vaccinate group on CM has some really great links under the "Resources" sticky. There is a TON of info!
ReplyDeletePersonally, I do not vax my DD, who is 1 year old now. She is very healthy :) My reasons for not vaxing include: There are toxic ingredients in ALL vaccines; some of the diseases in the vaccines are cultured on aborted human fetal tissue; vaccines are not 100% effective AND they lose effectiveness quickly; & risk of long-term injury or death from the vaccine.
My best advice for you is to research heavily, then make the decision based on your intelligence & your gut feeling as a mom. What's best for your child may not be what's best for everyone else's.
Hugs, Laura (emslala on CM)