I did a paper on SIDS back in 1993-4 when the new information on it was just coming out. Interestingly enough the incidence of SIDS is higher in colder climates globally in general, perhaps due to over bundling of babies. For example, Alaska has a high incidence of SIDS compared to Hawaii. This is thought to have a relationship with the seasonal variations in incidence (higher in winter). Along with this information was the recommendations to breastfeed (viral infections, which often precede a SIDS event . . . breastfeeding being protective), laying the infant on back, avoid smoking (and I think this is one reason for high incidence of SIDS in some populations). As for the co sleeping issue, 20/20 had an interesting piece on it last night, along with attachment parenting styles- which was "sensationalized" in the usual fashion. Now, as for another topic please. . . , what are your thoughts on mgt. of thrush? How long to treat with Nystatin? Do you have frequent recurrance? The reason I am asking is because a colleage of mine believes genetian violet to be "better", "less recurrance". I can't agree but am open to discussion on it. Purpled mouth and nipples is a big drawback, IMHO. I really can't in my mind recommend this as a first choice. Any thoughts? Janet Thurston CNM, Fairbanks Alaska ----- Original Message ----- From: <> To: Graham Barden <> Cc: <> Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 6:36 AM Subject: Re: SIDS and asphyxia > For some reason this journal is slow getting onto OVID..but here is a topical > outline. > Elsevier - Volumes 1-2 August 1, 1999 > http://athene.hbz-nrw.de/elsevier/09288244/v0025i01/. > > As far as I know there is a seasonal increase in SIDS deaths. I think the > biggest problem with SIDS is that it is multi-factorial. > Prone sleeping is only a piece of the puzzle and infection may be an even > smaller piece of that. Nobody knows for sure. > > No I was not at Duke in the early 90's but remember going through some major > trepidation requesting folks to start putting infants > on their backs or sides. Fortunately most of the nursery nurses were willing > to use a side position. > I think it may have been harder for those of us that had already raised our own > kids prone.. > Almost like telling grandmothers that 2 week old infants really don't need rice > cereal in their bottles. > > Jane > > > group. >