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That's an awesome read! Thanks for sharing
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I sent her an email inviting her here to join the forum. I think a lot of providers and parents could use her help at times!Comment
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I am really uncomfortable by the fact that she is actually telling parents to use a swing in helping their child learn to sleep. :confused:
That is so dangerous. I read a comment by someone else about it too so I know I am not the only one who picked up on that.
I "get" what she is trying to say about it but I don't think swings have any business being connected to sleep in any way.
It's way too risky to tell a parent (especially a first time parent) to use a swing and then not FULLY educate them about the possible risks involved.
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I agree about the swing, but remember, she is talking to parents, not dcp's. Many, many children over the years have slept in swings. Not mineI am really uncomfortable by the fact that she is actually telling parents to use a swing in helping their child learn to sleep. :confused:
That is so dangerous. I read a comment by someone else about it too so I know I am not the only one who picked up on that.
I "get" what she is trying to say about it but I don't think swings have any business being connected to sleep in any way.
It's way too risky to tell a parent (especially a first time parent) to use a swing and then not FULLY educate them about the possible risks involved. 
, because honestly mine all hated infant swings...freaked them out.
I had one friend whose last two kids (now 15 and 17) spent hours and hours a day in their swings. I used to tease her that their brains were being blended.
I reacted the same way you did about the swings, though. It is just not common knowledge yet about positional asphyxia. Other than that, though, I thought she had some good ideas and does a great job explaining infant sleep patterns and needs.Comment
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I know but we also know that parents today ARE NOT the same parents as yesteryears.....
We are also so much more aware of the dangers of swings and such compared to way back when....
It actually frightens me that she is suggesting that practice.
At least daycare parents have their provider's to keep them updated on safe sleep practices, what about those parents who don't and get all their advice from internet experts...kwim?Comment
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To follow up on BCs concerns, which I second btw, infants sleeping in swings or in any reclining position (car seats, bouncers, propped with pillows etc) is highly recommended against because of the high positional asphyxiation death rate. All babies should sleep flat on their backs.
I wouldnt even be able to follow her suggestion about sleeping in a swing, its against licensing regulations because of the high infant death rate. I know that its catered moreso towards parents but her advice is extremely dangerous especially now when so many organisations are promoting "back to sleep" practices.Comment
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Absolutely agreed, ladies!
Unless she's had SIDS training, though, she may not even know this. Maybe I will email her and offer that information kindly.Comment
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Honestly, I also find it concerning that she IS giving out advice about infant sleep and isn't up on all this info/SIDS training etc.
There is an awfully big disconnect from what is safe for baby and simply getting baby to sleep. All kind of pointless if she isn't advising SAFE suggestions.
I do like how she explains how infant sleep patterns work. Helps parents at least understand what's going on in their little one's brains and bodies.
Maybe she should have simply stopped at educating parents on the WHY and skipped the "how to" lessons.
Glad you shared this though Heidi.... it's a good discussion topic 
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