New SIDS guidelines out and I still let her sleep on her tummy!
New guidelines have been made public for SIDS prevention recently. I know that infant deaths have been reduced dramatically over the years and I would never go against the guidelines on purpose. But think about this. My daughter is my second most precious gift from God next to my husband. I will do anything to keep her safe and healthy. However, when I was trying to get her to sleep by herself, all she wanted to do was roll on her stomach and snooze. I was terrified to let her since it went against all the SIDS guidelines. Then I had to tell myself that millions of children survived by sleeping on their stomachs and Kayleigh wasn't going to sleep any other way once she could roll over for herself. So I went against the guidelines and was extremely diligent to check on her quite often. Everyone said I was in the wrong and I would never forgive myself if she didn't wake up. I agree but also know that she rests much better sleeping the way she wants to and that I can sleep with daily. Just listen to your instincts. You know your child better than anyone else.

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