Many people like being able to see why baby is crying. If you’re on the fence about going audio v.
Scientists today believe that SIDS is multifactorial, and sleeping “too deeply” might actually be problematic, because babies’ brains (and abilities to wake up) are still developing. (Tell this to well-meaning grandparents who insist that, “we did it with you and you turned out okay!”) Flat head is rough, I know, but it can be prevented. Yes, many babies sleep better on their stomachs, but this isn’t necessarily a good thing. In fact, 74% of babies that die of SIDS die while tummy-sleeping. The most important thing you can do to reduce the risk of SIDS is put your baby to sleep on his back. SIDS is the reason you shouldn’t put your baby on his or her tummy to sleep - babies who sleep on their stomachs have anywhere between a 1.7 and 12.9 times higher risk of SIDS. SIDS occurs most commonly between 2-4 months of age, with 90% of SIDS deaths occurring before the age of 6 months baby boys are more likely to die of SIDS than baby girls. In short: you should get the kind of monitor that’s going to make you feel more CHILL. On the other hand, if you tend to worry and a monitor would give you peace of mind, know that there is technology available to you, and don’t apologize to anyone for taking advantage of it. (Just because it’s there doesn’t mean you have to use it.) Go with your gut on this one and please don’t feel the need to over-monitor your baby.
Buy the type that best suits your level of “need-to-know.” Me, I prefer less information but I know others who prefer to monitor their child’s every movement and/or vital sign. Parents: don’t feel like you have to go crazy with a monitor.
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