Comments on: Could A Simple Fan Prevent Sudden Infant Syndrome? http://www.growingyourbaby.com/2008/10/10/could-a-simple-fan-prevent-sudden-infant-syndrome/ Parenthood from Pregnancy to Pre-school Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:37:17 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: michelle http://www.growingyourbaby.com/2008/10/10/could-a-simple-fan-prevent-sudden-infant-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-3925 michelle Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:39:36 +0000 http://growingyourbaby.com/2008/10/10/could-a-simple-fan-prevent-sudden-infant-syndrome/#comment-3925 I think this article makes sense b/c i believe in the work done by Dr. Sprott, which explains how the chemicals in mattresses poisons babies. http://www.prevent-sids.org/ I think this article makes sense b/c i believe in the work done by Dr. Sprott, which explains how the chemicals in mattresses poisons babies. http://www.prevent-sids.org/

]]> By: Sandy Kennedy http://www.growingyourbaby.com/2008/10/10/could-a-simple-fan-prevent-sudden-infant-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-2521 Sandy Kennedy Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:05:42 +0000 http://growingyourbaby.com/2008/10/10/could-a-simple-fan-prevent-sudden-infant-syndrome/#comment-2521 I believe the title of this article confuses people on many levels. There is currently no way to prevent SIDS, as we do not know the cause. There are, however, ways of reducing the risk of SIDS. While a fan will increase airflow for the baby, the underlying reasons of why the baby is prone to SIDS still exist. There are many different theories on what makes these babies more prone to SIDS than others. One theory, developed by Dr. Hannah Kinney, which involves a developmental brainstem defect in autonomic and/or respiratory control during sleep is one important theory. Other theories include the possibility of the infant having a Staphylococcus aureus (staph infection). There are several other will known theories on the cause of SIDS. Until we know what that cause is, I would love it if we didn't see any more articles in the future claiming we may be able to "prevent" SIDS. I believe the title of this article confuses people on many levels. There is currently no way to prevent SIDS, as we do not know the cause. There are, however, ways of reducing the risk of SIDS.

While a fan will increase airflow for the baby, the underlying reasons of why the baby is prone to SIDS still exist. There are many different theories on what makes these babies more prone to SIDS than others. One theory, developed by Dr. Hannah Kinney, which involves a developmental brainstem defect in autonomic and/or respiratory control during sleep is one important theory. Other theories include the possibility of the infant having a Staphylococcus aureus (staph infection).

There are several other will known theories on the cause of SIDS. Until we know what that cause is, I would love it if we didn’t see any more articles in the future claiming we may be able to “prevent” SIDS.

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