I have a lovely little prem baby who, because he is born early, has not developed his sphincter fully and has terribly painful reflux.
We've medicated but it doesn't make any difference because there is no medication that develops an underdeveloped sphincter, it's just a game of wait-and-grow!
Meanwhile, we are finding it IMPOSSIBLE to put our baby down, all day every day. He either is horribly sick, or writhing around screaming in pain.
The GP has suggested it would be appropriate to front sleep him, and this has also been supported by the hospital. All of the advice given is 'unofficial' and 'behind closed doors', because it goes against the current guidelines.
I am completely unnerved by this. I am desperate to sleep, as is my partner. As is our newborn baby. And this could go on for months.
But I really am scared to risk SIDS. So I've decided that the best compromise is to get a sensor alarm. I've read reviews for the Angelcare sensor monitor which the baby lies on, or the Respisense sensor monitor that is clipped to the baby's waist.
I have no idea which is best and would appreciate any information anyone has about either of these, to help me make an informed choice.
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atrcts · 06/07/2013 11:04
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