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MommyMuffin 04:45 AM 11-05-2015
I am not a childcare provider. I was but decided to just be a sahm. Recently I decided to care for an infant of a friend.
The baby is 9 weeks old. He has acid reflux and has to be in an upright position or he pukes and cries. She asked that I keep him upright and let him sleep in bouncy or swing.
I have been fine with this and he is doing well, I keep him in the living room with me.
She had said in the beginning that she would get a doctors note if I were to get my dc license.
I have no intrest in being licensed and even if I was the note wouldn't matter....it is a huge no no.
Anyways I can't help but be a little scared because of the information I have read about babies dying from positional asphyxiation.
What would you do?
The baby is 9 weeks old. He has acid reflux and has to be in an upright position or he pukes and cries. She asked that I keep him upright and let him sleep in bouncy or swing.
I have been fine with this and he is doing well, I keep him in the living room with me.
She had said in the beginning that she would get a doctors note if I were to get my dc license.
I have no intrest in being licensed and even if I was the note wouldn't matter....it is a huge no no.
Anyways I can't help but be a little scared because of the information I have read about babies dying from positional asphyxiation.
What would you do?
NoMoreJuice! 05:19 AM 11-05-2015
There is absolutely no way I would comply with that mom's request. I would explain to her why it's dangerous and try to educate her on the dangers of positional asphyxiation. It's a real danger, and not a risk I would take for anyone. If the reflux is that severe, she needs to discuss med options with her pediatrician.
LysesKids 05:24 AM 11-05-2015
Originally Posted by nomorejuice!:
there is absolutely no way i would comply with that mom's request. I would explain to her why it's dangerous and try to educate her on the dangers of positional asphyxiation. It's a real danger, and not a risk i would take for anyone. If the reflux is that severe, she needs to discuss med options with her pediatrician.
dittothere is absolutely no way i would comply with that mom's request. I would explain to her why it's dangerous and try to educate her on the dangers of positional asphyxiation. It's a real danger, and not a risk i would take for anyone. If the reflux is that severe, she needs to discuss med options with her pediatrician.
jgcp 06:06 AM 11-05-2015
I had never heard about this until the other day!
My own ds had acid reflux and I had him propped up ( not in a full sitting position but still) all the time Now I just feel down right stupid for doing it!!! Now all I keep thinking is WHAT IF..... Nope never doing it again with any baby, so crazy there isn't more on this out there, ive never had any dr or training specialist say anything about this and that is so crazy to me. I would just tell the mother that even if she got a note from dr you still couldn't... 9 weeks is so little.
My own ds had acid reflux and I had him propped up ( not in a full sitting position but still) all the time Now I just feel down right stupid for doing it!!! Now all I keep thinking is WHAT IF..... Nope never doing it again with any baby, so crazy there isn't more on this out there, ive never had any dr or training specialist say anything about this and that is so crazy to me. I would just tell the mother that even if she got a note from dr you still couldn't... 9 weeks is so little.
Blackcat31 06:06 AM 11-05-2015
It has nothing to do with licensing for me.
I will NOT allow a child to sleep in ANY way that is a danger to them on my watch.
I've worked too hard and for too long for what little I have. There is NO WAY in H3LL I would ever take a risk like that whether I was licensed or unlicensed.
It's not my fear of losing my license nor my fear for the baby's safety that would stop me from allowing an infant to sleep in a bouncy or swing.
It's my fear of prison/jail and my fear of having to live with the guilt.
I will NOT allow a child to sleep in ANY way that is a danger to them on my watch.
I've worked too hard and for too long for what little I have. There is NO WAY in H3LL I would ever take a risk like that whether I was licensed or unlicensed.
It's not my fear of losing my license nor my fear for the baby's safety that would stop me from allowing an infant to sleep in a bouncy or swing.
It's my fear of prison/jail and my fear of having to live with the guilt.
laundrymom 06:14 AM 11-05-2015
This.
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
It has nothing to do with licensing for me.
I will NOT allow a child to sleep in ANY way that is a danger to them on my watch.
I've worked too hard and for too long for what little I have. There is NO WAY in H3LL I would ever take a risk like that whether I was licensed or unlicensed.
It's not my fear of losing my license nor my fear for the baby's safety that would stop me from allowing an infant to sleep in a bouncy or swing.
It's my fear of prison/jail and my fear of having to live with the guilt.
It has nothing to do with licensing for me.
I will NOT allow a child to sleep in ANY way that is a danger to them on my watch.
I've worked too hard and for too long for what little I have. There is NO WAY in H3LL I would ever take a risk like that whether I was licensed or unlicensed.
It's not my fear of losing my license nor my fear for the baby's safety that would stop me from allowing an infant to sleep in a bouncy or swing.
It's my fear of prison/jail and my fear of having to live with the guilt.
MyAngels 07:19 AM 11-05-2015
I'm seeing more and more that doctors just don't get that safe sleep extends well beyond just making sure babies aren't put on their stomachs. I can't tell you the number of times over the past 5 years or so that I've heard from parents of infants that their pediatricians are telling them it's perfectly ok for their babies to sleep in swings, bouncy seats, car seats, etc.
Many parents are taken aback when I am adamant about not allowing their infants to sleep anywhere but in the crib or playpen. There have been a few who have not signed on with me because of it. I think they think I'm mean
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The PP who suggested that she be working with her doctor is correct, but I'm not sure how far it will really get her.
Many parents are taken aback when I am adamant about not allowing their infants to sleep anywhere but in the crib or playpen. There have been a few who have not signed on with me because of it. I think they think I'm mean
.The PP who suggested that she be working with her doctor is correct, but I'm not sure how far it will really get her.
Unregistered 01:58 PM 11-09-2015
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
It's my fear of prison/jail and my fear of having to live with the guilt.
Yes, yes!It's my fear of prison/jail and my fear of having to live with the guilt.
Michael 04:23 PM 11-09-2015
More threads on swings for sleeping: https://www.daycare.com/forum/tags.p...ings+for+sleep
janene1024 05:13 AM 11-10-2015
She had said in the beginning that she would get a doctors note if I were to get my dc license". What does being Licensed have to do with it?..
KidGrind 05:37 AM 11-10-2015
Originally Posted by MommyMuffin:
I am not a childcare provider. I was but decided to just be a sahm. Recently I decided to care for an infant of a friend.
The baby is 9 weeks old. He has acid reflux and has to be in an upright position or he pukes and cries. She asked that I keep him upright and let him sleep in bouncy or swing.
I have been fine with this and he is doing well, I keep him in the living room with me.
She had said in the beginning that she would get a doctors note if I were to get my dc license.
I have no intrest in being licensed and even if I was the note wouldn't matter....it is a huge no no.
Anyways I can't help but be a little scared because of the information I have read about babies dying from positional asphyxiation.
What would you do?
I would not be caring for the child if it needed to sleep in a swing. It doesn’t matter if the child is next to you.I am not a childcare provider. I was but decided to just be a sahm. Recently I decided to care for an infant of a friend.
The baby is 9 weeks old. He has acid reflux and has to be in an upright position or he pukes and cries. She asked that I keep him upright and let him sleep in bouncy or swing.
I have been fine with this and he is doing well, I keep him in the living room with me.
She had said in the beginning that she would get a doctors note if I were to get my dc license.
I have no intrest in being licensed and even if I was the note wouldn't matter....it is a huge no no.
Anyways I can't help but be a little scared because of the information I have read about babies dying from positional asphyxiation.
What would you do?
My friend a professional lost a child on her watch. It only takes seconds for anyone to pass on.
The baby dies on her watch. It’s too bad, so sad what a terrible loss.
The baby dies on your watch. It’s illegal childcare provider. What did you do to my baby?! And if you ever want to or need to become a professional childcare provider chances are you may not be able to.
If you know it’s unsafe for the child then stop doing it immediately.
renodeb 09:30 AM 11-23-2015
I have a 3 m/o who (the mom claims has re flux) he spits up like a normal baby would. (esp for a formula fed baby) I burp him really well after each bottle. She told me at he interview that he has to sleep in a swing or bouncy. She brought a note and everything. I put him in a crib and does fine. I don't think he has as bad of a case as she thinks. (shes a new mom) I told her that ultimately he needs to sleep in a crib not elevated. She finally agreed. I see a lot of posts on line saying that they don't understand why is dangerous for baby to sleep in the car seats, and other bouncies but the research is out there. I would put him in a crib.