Know what's funny about SIDS and the "back to sleep" thing? I believe it was proven at one point that SIDS was due to some chemicals in bedding/mattresses (if I can find an article about it, I will post a separate thread), and instead of recalling everything, "back to sleep" worked instead since the baby was no longer breathing in said chemicals.
The problem with "back to sleep," though, is that tummy time is ESSENTIAL for proper muscle development, posture, and core strengthening in the back. We're seeing a lot of children in physical therapy these days because they didn't get enough tummy time, and it delays all of their physical development. Dorsal strengthening and development is primary in learning all types of locomotion.
Done with my threadjack.
