SIDS Question - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

emilyallison · 01-24-2006, 03:25 PM

When can I stop worrying about SIDS? Do the chances lessen after a certain age or weight? My DS is 3 months and I still stress all night and check on him constantly. I am doing everything youre supposed to, but I still worry and would love to know when I can stop!

S&J · 01-24-2006, 04:23 PM

Hi there!
I too am scared of sids and have heard different ages about when it's ok to stop worrying..so i'm just sticking to the year mark. I've bought the Angel Care Monitor and it has helped me a lot! It "ticks" when the baby is breathing. I've heard of people have false alarms due to where the sensor is positioned but i've had no troubles so far.
Just make sure you're following the guidelines...back to sleep..no smoking...don't overheat baby...etc!
Oh yeah..talk to your dr. I talked to mine and she made me feel a lot better!
take care!
S

Laur77 · 01-24-2006, 05:16 PM

I've read the chance of SIDS happening is greatest between the second and fourth months, and almost non-existent after 1 year. I know it is stressful, but remember the chances of it happening are extremely low (1.7/1000). I have the AngelCare Monitor as well and it has certainly helped me get sleep at night. I've never had a false alarm either after 6 months.

Kiedy · 01-24-2006, 08:21 PM

I did some research on that myself b/c I wanted to know too, and like the last person said, after 6 month the risk is neglebile. Some sourced said after 4mo risk is very small.

cattieos · 01-24-2006, 09:04 PM

The risk is greatest between 4-16 weeks. and it is highest in boys born in winter.
i think the age is one also, but my great aunt dird from that when she was two. there is an adult version too! how much scarier is that???