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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). (2018, November 13). Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sudden-infant-death-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20352800.

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SIDS & Sleep. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sudden-infant-death-syndrome-and-sleep

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What Is SIDS? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/SIDS.

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Jr., F. R. L. (Ed.). (2017, February). Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth. Retrieved from https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/sids.html.

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Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. (2019, December 9). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/sids/index.htm.

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Babies should continue to be put on their back until 1 year of age. When a baby can roll from back to tummy and tummy to back, the infant can be allowed to remain in the sleep position that they assume.

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Tummy time is for babies that are awake and being watched by an adult.  It is crucial for babies to develop strong muscles.

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Babies do sleep better on their tummies because it gives them a higher arousal thresholds and enables them to sleep longer and deeper. The increased arousal may be an issue surrounding SIDS. When babies sleep on their back they are startled more easier but this startle reflex is protective and makes sleep safer.

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African American babies are 2 times more likely to die from SIDS. This is because of genetics and behavioral aspects like sharing a bed and sleeping positions. American Indians are 2 times more likely to die from SIDS. This is because of factors like secondhand smoke exposure, binge alcohol drinking during pregnancy and over dressing babies.

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Highest Risk is at 2 to 4 months, 90 percent occur between 1 and 6 months of age. More SIDS deaths occur in the winter months. Males babies die of Sids more often than Female babies.

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Sids is not caused by Immunizations or vomiting or choking.

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Sids is not caused by Immunizations or vomiting or choking.

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When it comes to the babies crib you should have your baby on a firm mattress with sheets that are fitted an not loose. NEVER have babies sleep on adult beds,couches,chairs,pillows etc. Only a sheet is needed in the crib.No blankets, pillows or stuffed animals because these items can impair a infants breathing if they are close to their face.

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You should dress the baby lightly for sleep. If you notice sweating, damp hair, flushed cheeks, heat rash or rapid breathing your baby needs to be in lighter clothing for sleep. Make sure the room temperature  is comfortable.

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Practice Safe Sleep by placing babies on their backs when they are sleeping. When babies are sleeping on their sides they could accidentally role over on their stomach which is a dangerous position.

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DID YOU KNOW that SIDS is the leading cause of death among babies between 1 month and 1 year of age.

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DID YOU KNOW that SIDS is the leading cause of death among babies between 1 month and 1 year of age.