Largest risk factor for sudden infant death is bed-sharing, particularly among very young babies, US researchers said on Monday.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Overview
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is death of a baby, under one year of age that occurs in sleep and cannot be explained.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is death of a baby, under one year of age that occurs in sleep and cannot be explained.
Researchers found that the risks were different for infants up to age three months than they were for those aged four to 12 months.
Younger infants who died were more likely to have been bed-sharing (73.8 percent vs. 58.9 percent).
Cause of Infant Deaths from SIDS Identified
Brain stem abnormalities were identified in babies dying from Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Brain stem abnormalities were identified in babies dying from Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Older babies who died while sleeping were more likely to have been discovered on their bellies with objects like blankets or stuffed animals in their sleeping area.
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Baby Products Do Not Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Over the counter baby products cannot prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome says FDA. When a child under age one dies suddenly without an explainable cause of death.
Over the counter baby products cannot prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome says FDA. When a child under age one dies suddenly without an explainable cause of death.
Babies should also be placed on their backs to go to sleep. Pillows, blankets and toys should be kept out of the baby's bed, the AAP has said.
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Effect of Sleep Environment on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is characterized by death of an infant that is not explained by medical history and remains unexplained even after an autopsy.
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is characterized by death of an infant that is not explained by medical history and remains unexplained even after an autopsy.
