https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 22:42:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558727 Sat, 28 May 2016 17:18:38 +0000 Mrsbells 2558727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone you all make good points about the news outlets incompletely quoting the study.</p> <p>@MrsSRS: thanks for the link<br /> @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I feel like if their arms are out then there's no point really :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558683 Sat, 28 May 2016 14:27:41 +0000 MrsSRS 2558683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: The research that all the news sources are incompletely quoting just says that if you swaddle, do it properly and only place baby on her back. Swaddling and allowing a baby to sleep on side or tummy is associated with SIDS.<br /> Here's an article to share with your DH:<br /> <a href="http://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/swaddling-sids-safety-common-sense-look-at-pediatrics-study/" rel="nofollow">http://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/swaddling-sids-safety-common-sense-look-at-pediatrics-study/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558661 Sat, 28 May 2016 13:38:17 +0000 catomd00 2558661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You should read the research yourself before worrying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558658 Sat, 28 May 2016 13:29:46 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2558658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hospital no longer fully swaddles babies. Arms out and free lets them easily startle themselves and prevents a deep sleep associated with SIDS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558657 Sat, 28 May 2016 13:21:16 +0000 bloved 2558657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: my hospital said the same. They said if you do swaddle, not to restrict the arms. I did not click on the article, but They said that the Apa was going to release this as an official endorsement soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558648 Sat, 28 May 2016 12:46:14 +0000 Mrsbells 2558648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone. @pastemoo: yeah i have heard that some medical professionals say the same thing. You never know what to believe these days </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558646 Sat, 28 May 2016 12:44:06 +0000 pastemoo 2558646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: My hospital said this and they no longer give a blanket to take home for swaddling, now they give a sleep sac. I'm not sure how I feel about this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558619 Sat, 28 May 2016 11:22:31 +0000 Miss Ariel 2558619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you read the study it basically says that swaddling increases SIDS when babies are put on their back or side to sleep or when they are old enough to roll over. But if their on their back and not mobile there isn't a greater risk by swaddling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558617 Sat, 28 May 2016 11:17:55 +0000 pachamama 2558617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agreed, a really poorly released article that dangerously claims swaddling increases SIDS. There was a lot more to the study (ex- some people were putting their babies on their STOMACHS swaddled. Wow.) Read a few articles in depth and I think you'll feel better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558614 Sat, 28 May 2016 11:07:28 +0000 KatieBklyn 2558614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. This is why I hate most mainstream science coverage. They took it completely out of context and scared the day lights out of everyone for no reason. <a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/05/19/478556361/does-swaddling-a-baby-boost-risk-of-sids" rel="nofollow">http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/05/19/478556361/does-swaddling-a-baby-boost-risk-of-sids</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558613 Sat, 28 May 2016 11:07:11 +0000 FaithFertility 2558613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My MIL told me this when DD was born 1.5 yrs ago!<br /> DDv didn't like yo be swaddled so I never really looked I to it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558612 Sat, 28 May 2016 11:05:01 +0000 Alba4 2558612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't heard this and swaddles my son until he could roll over. I'd ask the pediatrician before believing the news. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddling-increases-risk-of-sids#post-2558611 Sat, 28 May 2016 10:58:28 +0000 Mrsbells 2558611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH mentioned how he saw this on the news and it really concerned me. I wonder how accurate that finding is. I was thinking of getting a wombie for LO# 2 but now I'm second guessing myself </p>