Re: 2 week old sleeping habits...

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At Wed, 3 Jan 2001, Christy wrote: >
>I know that this is not the appropriate place to post this, but I don't
>know of any good pedetrician forums to turn to (so, if you do, please
>pass it along to me!)
>
>My daughter was born two weeks ago & falls asleep quite easily & quickly
>in our arms, but doesn't sleep very long when we put her in the bassinet
>(she maybe lies quietly for fifteen minutes then cries - and is quieted
>once picked up).
>She just had her first check up and the doctor said she gained a pound
>and three ounces since she left the hospital. But he said something
>that didn't hit me until after we left the office - and it was about
>making sure she slept on a hard mattress. Well, we made sure we bought
>good, sturdy hard mattresses, but she doesn't sleep in her bassinet/crib
>too often!
>
>My concern is regarding her growth - will sleeping in our arms affect
>the growth of spinal column or her back? I see her all curled up like
>she was still in the womb and I can't help but wonder if it could lead
>to problems like scoliosis (spelled?). Is it too early to be concerned
>with this?
>
>Any response will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!! :)

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