SIDS Monitor

I used the Angel Care Monitor for both of my children when they went in their own room. It made me feel better but if they are wedged into the corner or the end of the crib it does not work and the alarm goes off. I simply go in and move them back to the center of the crib and reset the monitor. I think that the beeping would startle a baby to possibly breathe again if they stopped breathing so in my opinion I think it is a great invention and a huge piece of mind.

I know someone who had her first born die of SIDS and has since became very educated on the topic. She said that a monitor like that will just worry you and would not alert you in time, anyway.

I don't think there is such thing as a "SIDS" monitor. There are monitors that you can purchase that detect movement, or the lack of movement (Angel Care monitors). Your child is 4 months old. Just coming out of the "danger" of SIDS risk. Try elevating the crib mattrass. That should help the reflux and secretions. Best of luck.

There is a thing called an angle care monitor I think it's at least $70. It's the sound monitors as well as something you put under the matress. If there's no movement or breathing for something like 30 seconds It's supposed to sound an alarm.

You could look into that..>I 've never used it, but sort of looked into it when my sister had a premiee. However, a caution is that I hear sometimes they go off when they shouldn't...

But if it will give you peice of mind, it's something you could look at.

My neice passed away of SIDS in 2001. When my sister had more children, she was sent home with a monitor. All it did was make her crazy. It went off too often, and made her more worried. Hope this helps.

We used a SIDS monitor, gave our baby Zantac, and kept his nose clean regularly. We also bought a special crib wedge that elevates the baby while they sleep.

The monitor helps with peace of mind...but expect to be waken regularly as they are very sensitive, so if the baby is sleeping really soundly, the alarm will sound. But that's what you want right?

Give the baby his/her Zantac with a syringe. You can get this from your pharmacist. I know with this drug you have to be very precise in administering it both time wise and the method you use. I wouldn't put it in the formula, as you probably aren't getting the right amount to him (no guarantee of consistency). You need to get it to him in one shot, at the exact same time everyday. The suspension is somehow time released and should be given BEFORE meals or liquids according to my pediatrician. If you miss a dose, you could change the effectiveness of the medicine. I recommend talking with your pediatrician and or pharmacist about this more. You can even do a search for Zantac online. The manufacturers usually put all of the details on how to administer prescriptions etc. online.

Lastly, keep the baby elevated at least half an hour after feedings. Kids with reflux should never lay down right after a meal, as they will have backup and other problems. You might also want to read "Fussy Baby Book by Dr. William Sears. It is the best on the market about kids with reflux and how to help them. 16 dollars at most book stores.

Hope this helps.

My daughter had severe reflux as an infant, and we gave her Zantac, it helped SOOO much! No one ever told us there was a link to SIDS...My peds. is pretty thorough too, and would have definitely mentioned it. Does your son roll over?

Once they can move in their crib, I don't think you have to worry about SIDS-- as long as you keep him on his back until he rolls over, I wouldn't worry too much. All the articles and research I have done, SIDS is linked to sleeping on tummys and not being able to flip over so they are not getting enough air to breath.

Before you go out and spend a bunch of money on a monitor I would call your child's doctor and get their advice. I would give him the Zantac--reflux is painful and your child is in pain, that is what our doctor told us.

Good Luck!

Here are my suggestions R.. My son had reflux when he was younger, not nearly to that extent but we were told to use a Danny Sling, put the crib at an angle and this sling ties onto the crib and you strap him into it and he sleeps in it at like a 45 or so degree angle to help with the reflux. I agree what the doctor said was very mean. In regards to the SIDS monitor, when my daughter was born 3 months early the doctors and nurses said not to get one of those monitors because, they give a lot of false responses and it can also give a false sense of security. I completely understand the fear you are having. My son stopped breathing at 3 months and he is thankfully happy and 2 now so we got through it. I would just use the danny sling and keep him cleaned out. Hope this helps.