Anyone feel overwhelmed with all the "warnings" out there?

Question

I have 3 children, I just delivered my last one 3 weeks ago. It seems like there are more warnings out there regarding newborns now than there was 10 years ago when I delivered my son. And most of them scare the c**p out of me. When my son was born the main thing was the SIDS warning, and we had to place him on his side to sleep. Now they have to sleep on their backs, with no blankets cause you can't overheat them. I would like to know how I will know if my baby is too hot, when she can't tell me. There is the BPA scare in the bottles, I still have no idea what the heck that is, and I'm too scared to look it up because I don't want to know the horrible things that it is. Parents are saying that immunizations causes Autism, and today I read on here that someone thinks that immunizations caused her baby to pass away. The other one is that if you don't feed your baby breast milk your baby is going to have allergies and be sick all the time, (what about us that don't produce milK). Another thing that shocked the c**p out of me was when I was being discharged from the hospital, I had to sign a piece of paper stating that I would do everything in my power to NOT leave my child in a locked, hot car. I know that some people do that, but do that many people do it that we have to sign something when we get discharged from the hospital? I know I have had 3 babies, but it seems like I'm new at it every time another one is born. Does anyone else feel overwhelmed by all of the warnings there are out there. I almost wish they would not tell us about them, except for SIDS, I'm all for information on that one.

Answer 1

Oh, yes.  Every new baby something has changed regarding the warnings or the things that are now no-nos.  I have learned just to take everything one breathe at a time, and pay attention only to the ones that seem relevant.

I think the main reason for the papers at the hospital is because they are tired of being the scape goats.  Someone decides to leave their child in the car, and said child overheats and dies.  Of course parents need to blame someone else, so the hospital says hey don't do this, sign here and now you can't blame us for being ignorant or stupid.  

Answer 2

Things change.

You should be aware of the information that is available. Sticking your head in the sand is not an option if you want the  very best for your baby. Isn't your child worth the effort?

Answer 3

I know it's tough, especially when you're used to doing something a different way, but you just have to make an effort to do what is considered 'correct'. Make it a habit to always place your baby on her back. When she rolls over herself, she's fine- you don't need to roll her back. Yes, breast is best, but if you can't produce milk than you can't produce milk. Plain and simple. Babies all over the world thrive on formula. As for vaccinations, you need to do your own research and form your own opinion. I personally would rather take the 'risk' of autism than the risk of measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and on and on and on. Other things are pretty self explanatory- don't leave your baby alone in a hot car, or alone in a car period. Do the best you can and try to be safe!

Answer 4

You have to constantly worry about everything.  That's part of being a mother!  I think it's much better to stay informed.  Then you know you did everything in your power to protect your children.  Take some time and do some research on the ones that concern you.  

If you are one of the very rare cases that don't produce milk, people donate breastmilk, but I don't know how that works exactly.  This is how to increase your supply:  http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-su...

Just buy BPA free bottles and dishes, and you're covered.  It'll say it right on the package.  Go to http://www.thesoftlanding.com/index.html...

Here is a great vaccine source:  http://www.nvic.org/

There are many other concerns about vaccines than autism.

As for telling if your baby is too hot, dress your baby as you would yourself, and no hats at night.  

Hope that helps some!

P.S. FYI The tuberculosis vaccine isn't routinely used in the U.S.

Answer 5

Warnings are there to prompt you to educate yourself - and it sounds like that is what you need to do - or at least should have done 3 kids ago.

"what about us that don't produce milK"

You are not a man, you do produce milk, all mothers do.

Answer 6

Nope, I didn't feel overwhelmed.  I'm sure that there are going to be more things out in the years to come.  It'll drive u crazy.  

Answer 7

I know, it's crazy!! I completely agree.  I just use commonsense, it seems to work well for me.  

Answer 8

The media tries to induce panic all walks of life, using issues ranging from global warming to carciogenics in artificial sweeteners. The logic behind this is that when people are scared they spend money on meaningless junk to make them feel safer.

Stop believing everything you read, start trusting your logic and instinct. For example you would instincively know that breast milk is probably healthier than powdered, but logic tells you that if your body isn't producing it then there's f*ck all you can do about it. Panic over. Baby won't sleep anywhere but his back but www.panicmom.net tells you he MUST sleep in the shape of a swastica or else he'll get AIDS? F*ck all you can do about it. Panic over. Etc etc

Answer 9

It is extremely overwhelming.  Especially for first time mothers.  Those who already have kids can go from experience (if your other children turned out ok you must have done something right).  But for first time mothers its really scary.  Not to say that parents who already have children should be any less concerned.  It almost makes me wonder why i brought a child into this world.  But I love my baby with all my heart & couldn't imagine my life without her.  I just try to do what I think is right & research as much as I can without driving myself crazy worrying.