Guest guest Posted October 25, 2000 Report Share Posted October 25, 2000 Thanks for this. >The research team found that the bug produces an inflammatory response from >the immune system, which could cause a baby to go into deep sleep. Why would sleeping babies on their backs have such a protective effect (although not total) if an infection was the cause. And why would subsequent babies be at a much greater risk than firstborns. > >Long-time SIDS prevention campaigner, Dr Jim Sprott, attributed the marked >decrease to mattress wrapping, which he has been publicising to parents >since 1994. I am so convinced that Dr sprott is correct that I have imported slip on mattress covers to sell in the UK. I make no money whatsoever. These covers are readily available in NZ in shops and I didn't see why we in the UK should be deprived of making this choice of purchase. I recently had a (unsolicited) request for information from the largest Mat Unit in Scotland. Don't want to go on about this so if you want more info either email me privately or look at www.cotlife2000.com Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2000 Report Share Posted October 26, 2000 Fiona - wrote:- > I have imported slip on > mattress covers to sell in the UK Out of interest, what exactly are these covers made from (I have visited the site briefly but couldn't find this info exactly). What is a baby safe cover? Hmmmmm? Very interested/curious although don't have a baby at present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2000 Report Share Posted October 31, 2000 Sorry for delay in answering this - I wanted to check on the actual material and then I've been away having more dental treatment. Anyway, wrote >Out of interest, what exactly are these covers made from (I have visited the >site briefly but couldn't find this info exactly). What is a baby safe >cover? Hmmmmm? Scientifically speaking, the covers are a food-grade, low melt index, non-plasticised, homo-thermo hydrocarbon polymer. The original monomer is ethylene, so the product is made of polyethylene, generally known by its tradename <polythene>. To be precise, the true chemical name of the polymer is polymethylene. Babesafe is the tradename for Safety Mattress covers imported from New Zealand. also said >Very interested/curious although don't have a baby at present< Covered mattresses have been very widely used in New Zealand for nearly six years. During that time there has been no cot death on a wrapped mattress or a BabeSafe cover. During that same period there have been over 450 cot deaths all when parents have not wrapped their babies' mattresses. So that's the official answer. I would add that these covers are waterproof so no more piddled mattresses and they are also impermeable to house dust mites so helpful for some allergy problems. In anticipation of further questions No they are not sticky or sweaty. Cost £8.00 for pram/carry cot size and £10.00 for all other cot sizes plus £1.00 p & p. Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2000 Report Share Posted October 31, 2000 What's the thinking behind the way they seem to be protective, Fiona? Is it keeping out germs or allergens? Lesley --------- Covered mattresses have been very widely used in New Zealand for nearly six years. During that time there has been no cot death on a wrapped mattress or a BabeSafe cover. During that same period there have been over 450 cot deaths all when parents have not wrapped their babies' mattresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2000 Report Share Posted October 31, 2000 Lesley asked: >What's the thinking behind the way they seem to be protective, Fiona? Is it >keeping out germs or allergens? You can find out the answers by visiting the website Fiona mentioned http://www.cotlife2000.com/ [You might find it useful to understand that when they refer to 'Pakeha (European)' they don't mean people in Europe but white NZ'rs (I'm sure will correct me here if I am wrong) as opposed to Pacific Islanders/Maori community.] From what I understand it's mainly to do with preventing toxic gases reaching your baby. 'Cot death is not a medical matter. It is caused by gaseous poisoning.' is one quote from the site. It may also be of interest that whlist in NZ I have heard of one baby who died as a result of incorrect wrapping of its mattress by parents who were trying to save money and wrapped the mattress in a very low- grade, thin polythene. I think this is why the site stresses the importance of 'correctly wrapped' mattresses. Forgive me, Fiona. I am not trying to contradict what you believe but have listened to parents (of children who have *not* suffered cot death) in NZ give both sides of the argument. It still seems to me that the single most successful worldwide reduction in cot death has been achieved through back-to-sleep. JMHO. -- Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2000 Report Share Posted November 1, 2000 Sue W said and I agree It still seems to me that the >single most successful worldwide reduction in cot death has been >achieved through back-to-sleep. But has anyone else been able to say WHY? This fits with toxic gas theory perfectly as does every other known " risk factor " Back to sleep has saved lives BUT WHY? Keep your babies in your room for 6 months - WHY? Feet to Foot - Why? Why are subsequent babies MUCH more at risk of cot death but not other deaths? Nobody has explained any rationale for the back to sleep practices etc. Why am I selling covers? Well, |And I am not claiming any validity here, I came across this theory by accident but despite (or because of) being a cynic I was very wary. It struck me that if cot death was " just one of those things " then we were accepting not only an unpreventable death in the apparently healthy, but a licence to print money forever for research. The SIDS authorities say " The causes of Cot Death are many " and " The cause of cot death may never be found " How convenient and contradictory! I could go on and on but it wouldn't be appropriate. The covers prevent the passage of toxic gasses which may build up in certain mattresses. Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2000 Report Share Posted November 1, 2000 It still seems to me that the >single most successful worldwide reduction in cot death has been >achieved through back-to-sleep. My father told me a while ago that he had read an article which said that there have been virtually no cases of cot death where there was no connection with smoking - either parent smoking in pregnancy, or a smoker sharing living space with or care of the baby. Haven't seen any references to this fact myself, but it's an interesting theory. Lynda SAHM to (7), (5), Fraser (3), Callum (15/5/00) Newsletter editor, Mid-Northumberland Branch http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=762789 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2000 Report Share Posted November 1, 2000 I was under the impression part of the reason it saves lives is because babies are less likely to get overheated when on their backs. Lesley ---------- It still seems to me that the >single most successful worldwide reduction in cot death has been >achieved through back-to-sleep. Fiona said.....But has anyone else been able to say WHY? This fits with toxic gas theory perfectly as does every other known " risk factor " Back to sleep has saved lives BUT WHY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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