When I was pregnant with my first born, I collected books about pregnancy, giving birth, breastfeeding and of course child care. One of the scariest word I encountered and made me worry so much is SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
What is SIDS?
SIDS is the sudden death of an infant under one year of age which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history. (source)
Can you imagine checking your sleeping baby then finding out that the baby is already dead? That’s the most heartbreaking scenario any mom can experience.. knowing that the baby was taken from them without a fight.. so sudden..
It can be prevented as experts still does not know what causes SIDS but the parents can do something to reduce the risk of SIDS. From American SIDS Institute, they listed things Parents-To-Be and Parents can be done to reduce it. Here are some that is worth mentioning: (for the complete list, please visit American SIDS Institute)
- Premature birth is a major risk factor for SIDS, so while pregnant, be extra careful and always see your doctor.
- Smoking while pregnant can also increase your baby’s risk for SIDS.
- The interval of pregnancies also plays a role on reducing SIDS, the shorter the interval, the riskier.
- Babies sleeping on their stomach have a much higher risk well as baby who is over clothe.
- Breastfeed babies have a lower SIDS rate.
- Tell your caregiver (if you will be having one) about SIDS and how the risk can be reduced.
Another way to reduce SIDS is to monitor your baby, specially when sleeping.. see closely if they still breathe and be alarmed when they don’t. Be awake as much as possible.. but is that really possible? As a mom of four kids, I knew it is not.. you just can’t be awake most of the time and watch your baby’s stomach goes up and down as he breathes.
Lucky for expectant and new moms, a new baby monitor product is out on the market that’s perfect for battling SIDS.
SNUZA Mobile Baby Movement Monitor
It is a small device that monitors your baby’s breathing and movement through sensor. It is manufactured by Biosentronics, a world- renowned for development and manufacturing of bio- sensory electronic innovations. Snuza is designed and manufactured in Capetown, South Africa.
Snuza Mobile Baby Movement Monitor produc range includes Snuza Halo and Snuza Go
Snuza Halo (P6,189.00)
- Detects even the slightest movement!
- Alerts you if baby’s movements are very weak or fall to less than 8 movements per minute.
- If no movement at all is detected for a period of 15 seconds, Halo will vibrate gently.
- If no further movement is detected for another 5 seconds, an alarm will sound to alert you.
- Movement-rate Indicator to warn about weak or infrequent movement
- Small, fits onto baby’s diaper, portable and easy-to-use
Snuza Go (P4,989.00)
- Provides the same mobility and ease-of-use as Halo but does not incorporate the rousing vibration function.
- Alerts you if baby’s movements are very weak or fall to less than 8 movements per minute.
- If no movement at all is detected for a period of 20 seconds, an audible alarm will be emitted to alert you.
- The 20-second period can be reduced to 15 or 18 seconds if preferred.
Here’s a short How to use SNUZA Mobile Baby Movement Monitor Video:
Snuza monitors come with a 24-month limited guarantee.
Snuza can be bought at following stores:
Mothercare Fort Bonifacio Global City
Address: Active Fun Global, Ground Floor Active Fun Bldg., along 9th
Ave and 28th St., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City (across Bonifacio High
Street) Tel: +632.478.0473
Shop Mommy Matters
Website: www.shopmommymatters.com
Mobile: +63917.897.3490
Email: sales@mommymatters.ph
Mama Baby Love
Website: www.mamababylove.com
For more information, you can visit Snuza Baby Movement/Breathing Monitor Philippines Facebook Page.
Every Wednesday I post about products that I have tried and loved.. from time to time though (like today) I make an exception, and post products that I haven’t tried and yet worth sharing to all the mommies that reads this blog.
I have come to know Snuza during an intimate Mommy bloggers event with Aileen and Sheryl (the moms behind the Momhatta Corporation, exclusive distributor of Snuza).
If you want your products here, send us a sample and we’ll take a look on it.
