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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Review how to decrease your infants risk of SIDS or sudden infant death syndrome, including the back to sleep program and latest guidelines from the AAP.
SIDS - Reducing the Risk
Learn more about SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and how you can reduce your babies and infant's risk of developing SIDS.
Back To Sleep
Back sleeping is the best sleep position for your baby and provides the best protection against SIDS. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that back sleeping is the preferred sleep position.
SIDS - CDC
Information about SIDS from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including major risk factors and major causes for SIDS.
AAP Revises Recommendations on Reducing the Risk of SIDS
Read about how the AAP task force has released updated recommendations to reduce risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
SID and Immunizations
Review what is known about SIDS and immunizations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including all of the latest studies that show 'that vaccinations are not a risk factor for SIDS or sudden unexpected death in infants.'
SIDS Q & A
Common questions and answers about SIDS from the First Candle/SIDS Alliance, a national nonprofit health organization that works to advance infant health and survival.
National SIDS/Infant Death Resource Center
The National SIDS/Infant Death Resource Center (NSIDRC) provides information services and technical assistance on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and related topics, including some helpful publications on helping grieving parents and families cope with the loss of an infant to SIDS.

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