How to not be so terrified of sids?

Question

My lo just turned 4 months old. My husband and I have been taking shifts watching her since she was born so someone is always awake with her even when she is sleeping. I know that might sound crazy but I am just so terrified to have us sleep when she does. I know it's getting hard for my husband as he works as well and to be honest it can be tiring for me too. I just don't know how I can do it. Any advice is helpful as I know we can't do this forever lol

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Looking into getting a owlet or angel care system it's a device that goes on the foot or under the sheet in the crib and detects change in moment o2 SATs and body temp etc

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On the plus side, I've read that SIDS spikes between 2-4 months so it sounds like you are almost in the "clear"

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My husband and I did that for the first two weeks after she was born. The amniotic fluid wasn't suctioned properly from her lungs and she turned blue 3x choking after she was born. We were born too afraid to sleep and then she had some silent reflux so we slept on separate rooms always awake woth on while she slept in the bounce chair.

My cousin gave me her old angel care system and it's helped a lot! I just transitioned her to the crib (in our room) and sleep better at night. Before, she was in a bassinet next to the bed so I could look down at or or place a hand on her to make sure she was breathing.

I would suggest also speaking with your doctor, this could be postpartum anxiety and it's worth looking into for your health. Wishing you the best!

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I have a snuza

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Get a Snuza or an Owlet monitor! If you can't afford one try to find one used.

How to not be so terrified of sids?

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