Been using white noise sound machine wrong

With both my kids, I always put the sound machine in their cots, and probably louder than I should have tbh. They've always been great sleepers, and my 2 year old still has it on now, although it's on the other side of the bedroom now.

I've just read that incorrect use, e.g. using within 2 meters of sleeping children, using continuously overnight, and using louder than 50 decimals can cause long-term hearing and/or developmental issues. Ive definitely done this all their lives and they're 2 years old and 6 months old. Obviously now I'm going to change how I use it, but has anyone else done this and not had any issues later on?

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Mum Guilt After My 6-Week-Old Baby Fell on the Floor

I’m really upset and struggling with a lot of mum guilt right now. My six-week-old baby loves sleeping on my chest, especially when we’re lying on the bed. Lately I’ve been extremely sleep deprived and haven’t been getting much rest. This morning at around 3:45 a.m., I woke up to a loud thump followed by my baby crying. When I opened my eyes, I realised he had fallen onto the floor. I was absolutely devastated.

I immediately called 111 and took him straight to A&E. Thankfully, he was examined by the doctors and discharged, and they reassured me that he was fine.

Normally, if I’m lying down with him, I put him back in his cot or beside me once he’s settled. I honestly don’t remember falling asleep. The last thing I remember is patting him to sleep, and then I woke up to hear him crying on the floor.

Seeing my six-week-old baby lying there broke my heart. I can’t stop replaying the moment in my mind and blaming myself for what happened. I know it was an accident, but I feel terrible.

My baby struggles with reflux and hates sleeping in his cot, which is why he often settles best when he’s on me. However, after this scare, I’m determined to be much more careful and make sure he’s sleeping in a safe space, even if it’s more difficult and means less sleep for me.

I’m just feeling incredibly guilty and upset about the whole situation.

‘Cry it out’ in my arms

My one month old sometimes cannot be settled despite having all their needs met. Is it ok if I hold him in my arms/on my chest and let him ‘cry it out’? I feel like I’m burning out trying to do all sorts of acrobatic manoeuvres to calm him down. I DO NOT believe in letting a baby cry it out alone/self-soothe. I think it’s harmful and I never want to do that but I was wondering if letting him cry whilst on me was any different because he can feel he’s not alone? Or should I always take all possible measures to get him to stop crying?

baby sleeping on their side

My baby is 3.5 months and when i put her in the crib she is on her back.. eventually she moves around and ends up sleeping on her side. Is this something normal? Should i be concerned because dr google is telling me it increases the risk of suffocation and SIDS and now i’m freaked out.

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How are we keeping the bedroom cool for our little ones? It’s a struggle I feel I’ve tried everything 😩

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I'm a new mum to my beautiful rainbow baby . Just looking for advice on postpartum anxiety. I can not sleep or do anything as I am constantly worried that something bad is going to happen such as SIDS. Has anyone else had this experience and how did you manage.

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Are you playing with your baby every wake window? I’m exhausted of keeping her entertained