What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?

Sudden infant death syndrome (or SIDS) occurs when a baby under 12 months old dies suddenly for no apparent reason. When doctors investigate the death (do an autopsy), they can't find anything that might have been the cause.

Sudden infant death syndrome happens without any warning when the baby is thought to be sleeping. It can occur when the baby is in a crib. But babies can also die when they're sleeping somewhere else, such as in a stroller or their parent's arms.

RISK FACTORS FOR SIDS:

• They are placed to sleep on their front (this is the most important factor)
• Their mother or another family member smokes.

Risk factors make SIDS more likely. But it's important to realize that having a risk factor doesn't mean SIDS will happen. We know only that babies who die of SIDS are more likely to have been exposed to these risks.

Avoiding these risk factors can help make SIDS less likely.
Co-sleeping with your newborn or baby may put you in more control over infant's sleep.
Co-sleeping is recommended for a number of benefits and reducing SIDS IS ONE OF THEM.
You can use a baby bassinet or typical c0-sleeper and move around the house, and that makes co-sleeping easier.

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