Quiltingboard Forums - Is this an Urban Legend?

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Originally Posted by JulieTN

I have to ask this question as my 'stupid question of the day' :roll:

IHeard an infant was given a rag, seam fluffy on the outside, quilt by her grandmother. Soft and cuddly. The baby was laid on it to sleep, and smothered after breathing in the lint/fluff.

This CAN"T be true! Oh I hope not. Has anyne heard this? Is it one of those legend-things?

Just asking
Julie

As a former pedi/neonatal ICU & ER nurse, I'm sure it's an urban legend myself. But it could be that there was an infant who died of SIDS who had a rag quilt in the bed coincidentally, and the "myth" was perpetuated. That is why the rule is now "Back to sleep" meaning new babies shouldn't be put to sleep on their tummies. There has been a proven 70% decrease in SIDS since these guidelines were adopted. I made a rag quilt for a surgeon friend who had a new baby. Don't worry about it.