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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t think there’s anything special about the rock n play that is making it any more dangerous than any of the alternatives - it’s  just the most popular, brand name item out there. AAP recommendation is the flat surface, on back, etc.

Listen, no parent starts out intending to have their kid sleep in a swing or a rock n play - mostly borne out of sheer desperation. I fought it so hard given the emphasis on back to sleep! but my DS had reflux and elevating the crib mattress did not work especially as he would slide down when that small. It was the rock n play, or falling asleep with him on our chests which seemed less safe. We got the owlet which ended up being sort of useless anyway since we would have the rocker going most of the night anyway, but it did make me feel somewhat better knowing that I would know if he stopped breathing. That might be one way to get peace of mind if you have to use a rock n play or an alternative[/quote]
The fact that it's the most popular and widely used is what is increasing the number of deaths, prompting AAP and CR to warn about improper use. When a product or technology becomes normalized people tend to overlook the risks.[/quote]

Right- my point was that a rock n play alternative has the same risks, the rock n play specifically is being called out because it is the clear market leader w brand recognition. Not that there’s something specifically wrong with it or any other infant swing or rocker.[/quote]

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