Premature Nicu Babies Find Sleep In Baby Hammock
(ContentDesk) September 17, 2005 -- (http://www.ambybaby.com) -– Walk into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in any hospital and you'll hear the cries of inconsolable premature babies. This is a result of the any number of ailments premature suffer from, requiring the patience and expertise of the nurses who tend to them daily.Among them is Sharon McDurmot, an RN who has worked in a Minneapolis-area NICU for 25 years. McDurmot deals daily with preemies suffering from everything from drug withdrawal to infections. These illnesses often leave the small infants in a constant fussy state. Fortunately, the nurses in this NICU have discovered a bed that can sooth even the most fussy and sick preemie."If I have a baby I cannot calm any other way, I use the Amby hammock," McDurmot said.

"We have used it quite a bit on very crabby babies. I love it… it works very well for these babies."About premature deliveriesNewborns are considered to be premature if they are born before they are 37 weeks old. Although there are many risk factors that can help to predict which pregnancies are at risk for premature delivery, in most cases, no direct cause is found.The more mature your baby is at birth, the more likely that it is that he will not have any problems, so that born at 26-29 weeks have
a much better chance of complete recovery or with mild to moderate ailments. Babies born at 30-33 weeks usually do even better, and after 34 weeks, are usually only mildly immature and usually do very well.Common ailments for premature include various infections, jaundice, heart defects, cleft palate, and various respiratory problems including apnea and reflux.How the Amby Motion Bed helpsThe nurses said the Amby Baby Motion Bed is very effective in treating the many respiratory problems premature suffer from. The incline of hammock-style bed can be adjusted to suit the baby's needs, making it easier for them to breath and sleep.

In addition, the womb-like rocking motion of the hammock has also been used to sooth suffering from abdominal cramping which occurs after undergoing common surgeries.Recommended by Dr. Sears for premature infantsThe Amby Baby Motion Bed is also recommended in Dr. Sears' new book "The Premature Baby Book: Everything you need to know about Your Premature Baby from Birth to Age One."In his book, Dr. Sears focuses on the essential needs of babies--eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort--and covers virtually every aspect of caring for the premature infant. A long-time supporter of the Amby Baby Motion Bed, Dr. Sears recommends the Amby Motion Bed on more than one occasion in his book as a good resource for premature babies.About Amby BabyAmby Baby is the official manufacturer of The Amby Baby Motion Bed - a natural alternative sleeping bed designed to help infants sleep peacefully during their first year of development. The Amby Baby Motion Bed mimics the natural movements, within the mother's womb creating a feeling of security and promotes longer sleep durations for baby. The Amby Baby hammock motion bed design has an upright, angled position assisting with natural sleep, colic and reflux. For more information, please visit our website at www.ambybaby.com..