Is an infant breathing monitor necessary for paranoid moms?
I’m 32 weeks pregnant and have a paralyzing fear that my baby will die of SIDS once he is born. I was wondering if an infant breathing monitor is a wise or unwise investment; I know that false alarms are likely to make me more paranoid than ever, but I would love having the piece of mind. Any thoughts or suggestions? Help!?
Those things will make insane. They tend to go off at random, so you’ll start thinking your baby has some kind of undiagnosed breathing problem like sleep apnea, but it’s really only the monitor being stupid. Trust me, waking up at all hours because the breathing monitor alarm is going off is not peace of mind. It’s an exercise in terror. Plus, your baby will probably not appreciate you bursting into the nursery in a panic every night.
A normal baby monitor will do ya just fine. Always follow the AAP recommendations for reducing the chances of SIDS. Put your baby to sleep on his/her back, do not use a crib bumper, keep pillows and stuffed animals out of the bed, and make sure you get a firm mattress with a snug-fitting sheet. If you’re really paranoid, you can use sleep sacks and/or swaddling blankets instead of traditional blankets.
I kept both my kids in a bassinet in my bedroom for the first three months, just for peace of mind. And it was easier to get to them for nighttime feedings and diaper changes.
Good luck!
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