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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Network Electronic Newsletter 9902
For the month of February 1999 the SIDS Network web site is sponsored by Shay Petritz
in loving memory of Joel Edward Petritz. For the month of March 1999 the SIDS Network web site is sponsored by Judy, Terry,
Brian, Mary, & Sarah Rainey in loving memory of Joseph Kimmitt Rainey. Information about sponsorship of the web site can be found at:
Contents: 1.
Parents share information and answer FAQs about SIDS
1. Parents share information and answer frequently asked questions about SIDS We post a Question of the Month to the SIDS List Server Discussion Area and on the SIDS Information Web Site http://sids-network.org/faqparents.htm. Responses can be emailed to us at sidsnet1-at-sids-network-dot-org or posted to the SIDS List Server Discussion Area. We will then post the responses to this area of the web site. The responses are opinions and no one person is right or wrong. We do not need to include an individual's name or any other identifying factors unless the author requests to be identified in some way or they want their email address attached. The questions for this period are:
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 | What insensitive or hurtful comments have been made to you since your baby's death and how did you handle them? |
2. April SIDS Alliance Conference
Information about the April SIDS conference is available on the SIDS Alliance web page
at:
http://www.sidsalliance.org/events/default.asp?goto=59
"The dates are April 9-11 with pre-conference workshops on April 8th. Those of us on the conference planning committee are really excited about how the program is shaping up. We have some wonderful sessions planned. The conference brochure and registration form should be available in late December or early January. You can call the Alliance at 1-800-221-7437 to get on the mailing list to receive a copy."
"I'm looking forward to meeting many of you here in Atlanta at the conference."
Lee Tanenbaum, Coordinator
Georgia SIDS Information and Counseling Program
Co-Chair, 1999 National SIDS Alliance Conference
These areas feature over 525 articles by people that have been personally impacted by the death of an infant due to SIDS, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, neonatal, or other infant death. These areas also include articles written by or for siblings who have been personally touched by the death of an infant sister or brother. E-mail links to some authors will been provided (with their permission).
We thank them for having the courage to share their experiences. We are reminded that
we are not alone. Your stories and experiences are welcome. Please e-mail them to:
sidsnet1-at-sids-network-dot-org
4. Selected RECALLS, ALERTS, and NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has released the following recalls, alerts, and news. The information can be found at:
http://sids-network.org/cpsc.htm
The topics include:
| CPSC and CNA Join Together to Offer Free Home Childproofing Brochure; Release # 99-066; February 23, 1999 | |
| After Recent Death, CPSC Warns Against Wearing Bike Helmets on Playgrounds; Release # 99-065; February 22, 1999 | |
| CPSC, Cosco Announce Recall to Replace Crib Mattresses; Release # 99-063; February 17, 1999 | |
| CPSC, Cosco Announce Recall to Repair Two WaysTM Tandem Strollers; Release # 99-062; February 17, 1999 | |
| CPSC, Regal + Lager Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Bjorn" Infant Carrier; Release # 99-053; January 21, 1999 | |
| CPSC, Elegant Headwear Co. Announce Recall to Repair Infant and Toddler Hats; Release # 99-049; January 14, 1999 | |
| CPSC, BRK Announce Recall of First Alert True Fit Safety Gates; Release # 99-044; December 29, 1998 | |
| CPSC Announces Holiday Toy Safety Round-Up; Release # 99-040; December 22, 1998 | |
| CPSC, Summer Infant Products Inc. Announce Recall of Crib Rail Toys; Release # 99-037; December 14, 1998 | |
| CPSC, Toy Manufacturers Announce Recall to Replace Toy Basketball Nets; Release # 99-036; December 22, 1998 |
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A list of suggested books with links to Amazon.com can be found at: http://sids-network.org/books.htm.
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