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No to back to sleep. Yes, to side to sleep.

No to back to sleep. Yes, to side to sleep.

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Started by Anonymous 19 years, 1 month ago
My name is Jen McConaughey. I lost my 3.5mth old daughter on August 2, 2007 because she was laying on her back like pediatricians all over are saying to. I think laying your baby on their back to sleep is the most unsafe thing you can do. Lay them on their sides....we should say side to sleep. If my daughter had not been on her back she would be alive today. She is the only child of mine that I have practiced back to sleep with and now she is gone. PLEASE SAY NO TO BACK TO SLEEP! It could save a life. No more mothers or infants should have to suffer or be lost. Lets make our voices heard. Lets make a difference and possibly save a childs life.

Updates

August 10, 2007

I never thought so many people would actually listen to this story because it feels like shouting into a void sometimes. The momentum is honestly overwhelming and it proves that people finally want to talk about the reality of what happens when we follow those rigid rules without question.

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Sarah Shaw
19 years ago Featured

My son hated the back. He choked every single time so I started putting him on his side. He slept so much better and was safe. People need to stop acting like one size fits all.

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Karen Marshall
19 years ago Featured

THIS. Finally someone is saying it. My kids would have never slept if I put them on their backs. It makes no sense.

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Mike Vargas
19 years ago Featured

Sorry for your loss. My wife and I both felt the same way. It just feels wrong when you see them struggling on their backs.

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Tom Walsh
19 years ago Featured

Common sense has left the building. Side sleeping is much better. Glad you are speaking up.

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Jessica Ortega
19 years ago Featured

I lost my nephew to this exact thing. It breaks my heart. We need to stop forcing these rules on parents who know their own kids best.

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Lisa Park
19 years ago Featured

LISTEN TO THE MOMS. Pediatricians dont see the baby 24/7 like we do. My baby always slept on her side.