Perspiring newborns

Her GP and PHN have already said that there is nothing to worry about. Is a second (third?) opinion really necessary? To be fair - the original poster was not the one who mentioned more dramatic issues such as cot deaths/SIDS etc. and seems to have been just wondering if/how to reduce the sweating rather than reading anything serious into it. Maybe the rest of us got carried away with things...? :eek:
 
ClubMan said:
Her GP and PHN have already said that there is nothing to worry about. Is a second (third?) opinion really necessary?
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Yes if she is still worried.I would....
 
There was a recent study done in the usa about cot deaths - it said babies with dummies/soothers are less likely to experience cot death because the sucking motion on the dummy keeps their brain active at night, making it less likely for them to slip into a state of unconsciousness etc.

On the issue of perspiring - wouldn't worry about it, especially since you had it checked out. My 11 month old has this problem also, never worried about it because my three year old was and still is the same.
 
Jamjam, I find your posts very reassuring. As a mother of three I find myself apologising for questioning a doctor's opinion. Sometimes I fear that they will see me as a neurotic mother and dismiss my concerns. Thank God we have only seen one paediatrician (Limerick Regional) for our youngest and he was a joy to go to compared to our GP, who is always busy rushing. He answered all our questions and reassured us that our little one was alright (after numerous tests). You obviously picked the right profession for you.
 
Just to throw in my ha'pence worth.....I'm very sceptical about all these 'toxins' that people go on about these days. They never seem able to define what they mean, and as far as I can see, our bodies are quite good at eliminating waste (waste = what the body can't use) when we are in normal health and maintaining a state of homeostasis. My baby also sweated what seemed like an excessive amount, and I just put it down to having an immature physical system which is not yet so good at regulating itself, including its temperature. Compared to other species, I believe, our babies are born in a very immature state - but thank evolution that we don't have to carry them in our wombs till they are maturer!
 
pokerwidow said:
Jamjam, I find your posts very reassuring. As a mother of three I find myself apologising for questioning a doctor's opinion. Sometimes I fear that they will see me as a neurotic mother and dismiss my concerns. Thank God we have only seen one paediatrician (Limerick Regional) for our youngest and he was a joy to go to compared to our GP, who is always busy rushing. He answered all our questions and reassured us that our little one was alright (after numerous tests). You obviously picked the right profession for you.
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Thank you very much. I have meet so many parents who have been made to feel that they are imposing by asking questions.

It really is disturbing that parents are made to feel like this. I adore my job and I'm lucky that I work with amazing people. Thanks again!!
 
ClubMan said:
Well as both a parent and a child ....
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Good Lord, this underage sex thing in Dublin has gone pure cracked :D

As the "mum" who kicked this off (i.e. am the Dad), thanks to all for their input, it was good reassurance for both my wife and I. While it, rather appropriately, got heated there for a while I think the key points are:

1) Don't rely on the internet for medical advice (and so say all of us).
2) Don't be afraid to ask questions to the medics.
3) If you follow all the recommended guidelines then, statistically, the chances of cot death are low. In fairness I dont think this thread was alarmist, it was mainly about perspiration, cot death was only mentioned.

And sure if genius is 99% perspiration, 1% inspiration then he's well on his way to being a genius .... ba-dum-tisssshhhh ;)
 
There is a great baby monitor you can get called Angelcare. It costs around €95 and can be bought in Argos or Smiths toy store. It is like a normal monitor, but also has a sensor pad, about the size of an A4 sheet of paper. This pad goes under the mattress and, if it does not detect movement - i.e. the baby breathing - for 20 seconds, it beeps really loud to alert you. A little green light blinks on the monitor when the baby is brating normally. We have had it for 2 babies now and it is just a fantastic reassurance.
 
rapid said:
There is a great baby monitor you can get called Angelcare. It costs around €95 and can be bought in Argos or Smiths toy store. It is like a normal monitor, but also has a sensor pad, about the size of an A4 sheet of paper. This pad goes under the mattress and, if it does not detect movement - i.e. the baby breathing - for 20 seconds, it beeps really loud to alert you. A little green light blinks on the monitor when the baby is brating normally. We have had it for 2 babies now and it is just a fantastic reassurance.
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We have found an even better monitor - one that attaches to the baby instead of to the mattress and there are no need for pads. It clips on to the babies' nappy and works in the same fashion as above in that if it does not detect a heartbeat within 20 seconds it sets off first a vibration to try and stimulate the baby and then an alarm. We're delighted with it. It's called Respisense - ye can find out more at www.respisense.com
 
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