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Stop SIDS
a community effort to stop SIDS
 
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User: stop_sids
Name: Stop SIDS: a community effort to stop SIDS
Battling SIDS one fundraiser at a time!
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Welcome to stop_sids! We are currently running a fandom charity fundraiser that is based as a multi-fandom, multi-media auction.

All of the proceeds gathered from this auction and charity event have one purpose, and one purpose only: to prevent SIDS from affecting other families.

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26th-Aug-2011 02:03 pm - Fan Charity Auction: Help GKTW
aruna7

This is posted with mod approval.

help_gktw is a fan charity auction in support to Give Kids The World, an organization that helps very ill children.

Signs up for artists and offerers are open until September 15. (Bidding will only open on September 16.)

You can find the full calendar and link to all kinds of offering posts here.

Thank you by advance for participating and spreading the word!

  • Location:At my desk
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24th-May-2011 08:12 pm - REMINDER!!!
Love Hearts
stop_sids
skylar0grace
There's not long to go now guys! This has been very successful and there have been so many people offering items and stacks of bids!!! This is just a small reminder to let you know that if you that this round will be ending soon so if you haven't made that bid yet, you'd better get in soon. If you haven't offered that piece, get it up so people have the chance to buy it before time runs out!

The countdown officially ends on
GMT MIDNIGHT, MAY 31st, 2001
30th-Apr-2011 11:01 pm - CHOICES IN ARRANGING A CHILD'S FUNERAL
Love Hearts
stop_sids
skylar0grace

“We never expected to
bury our own child.We
didn’t have a plan, and
we had to face it in all
our grief.”

30th-Apr-2011 08:58 pm - GRANDPARENT TO GRANDPARENT
Love Hearts
stop_sids
skylar0grace


30th-Apr-2011 07:59 pm - ANOTHER BABY? part 2
Love Hearts
stop_sids
skylar0grace


30th-Apr-2011 03:03 pm - ANOTHER BABY? part 1
Love Hearts
stop_sids
skylar0grace


30th-Apr-2011 01:50 pm - SOME ANSWERS
Love Hearts
stop_sids
skylar0grace
SOME ANSWERS




29th-Apr-2011 09:31 pm - UPDATE POST
littleriri1148
Hello, everyone, littleriri1148  here. I just wanted to spread the good news. I had recently contacted bluemeringue , the editor of livejournal for assistance on prompting this community.  I got a reply from her today and this is what they are helping us with:

We will highlighted the next livejournal newsletter.
and.....
They will be donating two annual paid accounts to be auctioned off.

I gave the news to Muse this morning and she was excited. Now I'm spreading the word to you.
30th-Apr-2011 09:08 am - SAFE WRAPPING
Love Hearts
stop_sids
skylar0grace
Some parents choose to wrap their babies to put them to sleep as wrapping can help babies to develop a more settled sleep pattern. Other parents, however, find that wrapping is not helpful. Whether you choose to wrap or not is your choice.

There are several benefits to wrapping your baby including:
  • It can help small babies to develop a more settled sleep pattern.
  • Older unsettled babies may sleep better if wrapped firmly.
  • Babies whose sleep is disturbed by colic or reflux can be more settled when wrapped.
  • Wrapping helps to prevent random arm movements which can disturb their sleep.
  • Babies with stiff or floppy limbs may benefit from being wrapped (talk to your local child health nurse or physiotherapist).

( HOW TO WRAP YOUR BABYCollapse )


For wrapping to be effective it needs to be firm but not tight. Babies generally prefer wrapping as it restricts movement and the lack of movement is similar to the womb but if the wrap is too tight, it will most likey just scare your baby and can restrict blood flow. The recommended fabrics for wraps are muslin or light cotton sheets/wraps. Bigger, more active babies may need a cotton sheet.

Bunny rugs and blankets are not as safe for use as wraps as they may cause over-heating. You must ensure the wrap does not cover your baby’s face and make sure they are not overdressed underneath the wrap. Stick to light layers eg/ a singlet and nappy in warm weather or a light grow suit in cooler weather.
1st-Apr-2011 08:29 pm - COT PROTECTION
Love Hearts
stop_sids
skylar0grace
As your baby will probably spend a great deal of time in his/her cot, there are a few things you can do to make their sleeping environment safer and help prevent SIDS/SUDI.

Mattress Wrapping
Bumpers and Pillows
Positional Aids/Anti-Rolling Aids


Mattress Wrapping

It was once suggested that wrapping a mattress was an excellent way to prevent SIDS. The theory was that mattresses emitted toxic gases, unknowingly to parents, and these were potent enough to affect a baby. Since then, scientific research has been carried out worldwide to either prove or disprove this theory and the overwhelming results have shown that there is, indeed, no evidence to support a connection between wrapping mattresses and the prevention of SIDS.

Bumpers and Pillows

Cot bumpers and pillows can be extremely stylish and cute as well as being surprisingly common. However, it is advised that parents not use these in their baby's cot. Equipment such as these, as well as loose blankets and toys, can become tangled up in the cot and around your baby, reducing the flow of oxygen. Some theories suggest that the constant rebreathing of carbon dioxide in babies is a factor in the incidence of SIDS/SUDI.

Positional Aids/Anti-Rolling Aids

When a baby begins rolling, some parents may decide to buy a positional aid such as an anti-roll pillow to help keep their baby on its back. However, these aids are not recommended as incorrect use can lead to death in infants. Babies can roll in an incorrectly set-up positional aid and be caught in a position which prevents a proper intake of air. If they are not strong enough to pull themselves out of this, or unable to turn their heads, it can be potentially fatal.
1st-Apr-2011 07:42 pm - DUMMIES/PACIFIERS
Love Hearts
stop_sids
skylar0grace
The use of dummies/pacifiers in infants is still a controversial subject and one that has been the focus of many studies. A 2005 meta-analysis by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that most studies prefer the use of dummies as it lowers the risk of/has a protective effect against SIDS, although this is unclear as to why.

Some studies have shown up to a 90% decrease in the risk of SIDS and have suggested that this has to do with the raised face of the baby against the mattress, reducing the risk of suffocation. Australian research has suggested that perhaps it is not just the raised face that helps prevents SIDS. Babies in the studies were found to have spent less time in the 'deep' sleep faze and more time in the 'active' stage, allowing for them to be more easily awakened during sleep if they pull a blanket over themselves or roll into a position which restricts airflow.

However, as studies have also shown that the use of dummies can interfere with breastfeeding and increase the likelihood of ear infections, it is advised that you weigh up the pros and cons before deciding on whether to give your baby a dummy/pacifier. There is no right or wrong at the present, just what is best for you and your baby.
1st-Apr-2011 07:01 pm - CHECK LIST FOR SAFE SLEEPING
Love Hearts
stop_sids
skylar0grace
One of the best ways to prevent SIDS/SUDI is to be aware of known contributing factors and make sure to avoid them. The following check list will help you create a suitable environment for your baby.

[Information obtained from Sids and Kids]


Check List For Safe Sleeping

  1. Has baby been placed on the back to sleep?
  2. Is baby sleeping in a safe bassinette or cot and away from hazards?
  3. Does the cot meet your countries standards for cots?
  4. Is the mattress firm?
  5. Does the mattress fit the cot /bassinette well?
  6. Is the mattress clean and in good condition and flat (not titled or elevated)?
  7. Is baby’s face and head uncovered?
  8. Have any pillows, duvets, lambs wool, cot bumpers and soft toys been removed?
  9. If using a baby sleeping bag, does it have a fitted neck, armholes or sleeves and no hood?
  10. If using blankets rather than a sleeping bag, has baby been placed to sleep with feet touching the bottom of the cot /bassinette with blankets securely tucked in?
  11. Is baby having tummy time to play when awake and supervised?
  12. If you are a smoker have you stopped smoking or contacted your doctor or quit line for help?
  13. Remember never to sleep baby on a sofa, beanbag, waterbed or pillow.
  14. Are other family members aware of how to sleep baby safely?
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