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emomma17
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Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
A friend last night was telling me about something that prevents the baby's head from getting that flat head from the crib but for the life of me can't remember what it was called...she said it's a must have...anyone know what it is?
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
I don't know what it is, but at the newborn care class I went to they said to roll up a receiving blanket and tuck it under one side of the baby, alternating sides each night.
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| Posted 7/16/09 11:11 AM |
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emomma17
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
I have the sleep positioner but she said it wasn't that it was strictly for their head...
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| Posted 7/16/09 11:13 AM |
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stickydust
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
As long as you are giving the baby plenty of tummy time throughout the day it really should not be a problem. What you are talking about is called a Noggin Nest. Honestly, I would not use it. You never know when the baby is going to start rolling over and I would be more concerned with suffocation risks.
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| Posted 7/16/09 11:15 AM |
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
Posted by JennyPenny
I don't know what it is, but at the newborn care class I went to they said to roll up a receiving blanket and tuck it under one side of the baby, alternating sides each night.
I read this and also giving a few minutes of "belly time" each day. I think it was five for babies up to around 2 months
and then a few times daily at 15 minute intervals after that.
there is an article in either the July or August edition of Parenting magazine about it, actually.
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| Posted 7/16/09 11:16 AM |
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SerraMaMa
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
My MIL the bearer of all the negative, has mentioned this to me , as well the baby being bald in that spot from laying on it's head.
I figure, i will see for myself! Every baby and mother is different. So whatever happens , happens. I will deal then...
If it's that common and goes away as development continues then fine.
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| Posted 7/16/09 11:40 AM |
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emomma17
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
Ok didn't know if this was something you had to have...
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shapla79
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
We had the Boppy Noggin Nest, but it's not meant to be used while sleeping in the crib. We used it only when he was in his swing or bouncy. DS started developing a flat head around 4 weeks and I got really concerned. Our pediatrician was right though- everything rounded out once he was sitting up and having some tummy time. I was worried for nothing and now he has a nice round head!
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
Posted by stickydust
As long as you are giving the baby plenty of tummy time throughout the day it really should not be a problem. What you are talking about is called a Noggin Nest. Honestly, I would not use it. You never know when the baby is going to start rolling over and I would be more concerned with suffocation risks.
I agree. We gave DD plenty of belly time and time off of her head during the day and we never had an issue.
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| Posted 7/16/09 2:08 PM |
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
Posted by stickydust
As long as you are giving the baby plenty of tummy time throughout the day it really should not be a problem. What you are talking about is called a Noggin Nest. Honestly, I would not use it. You never know when the baby is going to start rolling over and I would be more concerned with suffocation risks.
Ditto, this is what I've heard from professionals
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
Posted by JennyPenny
I don't know what it is, but at the newborn care class I went to they said to roll up a receiving blanket and tuck it under one side of the baby, alternating sides each night.
I don't get this - what do you mean tuck it under one side of the babies body or head? Won't the baby roll over then or won't it be sleeping on a strange angle? It sounds interesting though so please explain 
My DS had reflux so he would never sleep on his back - we got him the incline positioner and he slept in it on his side. He was wedged into it snuggly so he wouldn't be able to roll to his belly (why they don't recc side sleeping). Everyone always commented on what a perfectly round head he had!
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| Posted 7/16/09 3:06 PM |
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mrswask
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
My friend told me that she would sort of tilt the baby against the side of the sleep positioner in the crib so she wasn't laying truly flat.
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| Posted 7/16/09 3:10 PM |
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CrankyPants
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
Posted by JennyPenny
I don't know what it is, but at the newborn care class I went to they said to roll up a receiving blanket and tuck it under one side of the baby, alternating sides each night.
I'm surprised they would recommend this since the general recommendation is for nothing in the crib with the baby (to reduce chance of SIDs or suffocation). That means the bumpers, rolled up blankets, etc.
The exception is if it is at the direction of a doctor due to reflux, etc. And, of course, people make exceptions to the rules and do what works for them but I'm surprised someone in the medical community would advocate it.
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| Posted 7/16/09 4:28 PM |
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emomma17
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
Posted by CrankyPants
Posted by JennyPenny
I don't know what it is, but at the newborn care class I went to they said to roll up a receiving blanket and tuck it under one side of the baby, alternating sides each night.
I'm surprised they would recommend this since the general recommendation is for nothing in the crib with the baby (to reduce chance of SIDs or suffocation). That means the bumpers, rolled up blankets, etc.
The exception is if it is at the direction of a doctor due to reflux, etc. And, of course, people make exceptions to the rules and do what works for them but I'm surprised someone in the medical community would advocate it.
Does that mean you aren't keeping bumpers in the crib, I don't know why I didn't hear this! Are bumpers a no no in the crib?
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| Posted 7/16/09 4:42 PM |
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CrankyPants
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Re: Baby and Flat Heads from the crib
Posted by emomma17
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Posted by JennyPenny
I don't know what it is, but at the newborn care class I went to they said to roll up a receiving blanket and tuck it under one side of the baby, alternating sides each night.
I'm surprised they would recommend this since the general recommendation is for nothing in the crib with the baby (to reduce chance of SIDs or suffocation). That means the bumpers, rolled up blankets, etc.
The exception is if it is at the direction of a doctor due to reflux, etc. And, of course, people make exceptions to the rules and do what works for them but I'm surprised someone in the medical community would advocate it.
Does that mean you aren't keeping bumpers in the crib, I don't know why I didn't hear this! Are bumpers a no no in the crib?
The AAP recommends no bumpers in the crib for the same reasons (suffocation, sids).
I did not use them for DD and won't use them for DS (except for breathable bumpers-there is no padding and they are mesh like so no suffocation risk).
This is one of those things that you have to decide for yourself as many moms will tell you that they do use them and never had a problem. To me, it just wasn't worth the worry or the risk.
However, others
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