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Of great concern to African Americans is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The African-American infant death rate is more than twice the rate of white infant deaths. Even though there is no way to ... Details >
This Web site offers information for parents and health professionals on sudden infant death syndrome. Some materials are available in Spanish. The site is co-sponsored by the National Institute of ... Details >
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
These links focus on a number of issues related to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: smoking, sleep, sleep apnea, and vaccinations.... Details >
These are steps that parents and parents-to-be can take to reduce the risk of SIDS.... Details >
Tummy sleeping and soft, fluffy or loose bedding can cause a dangerous buildup of carbon dioxide (exhaled air) around a sleeping baby’s head and face. Experts feel that this “rebreathing” of exhaled a... Details >
This brochure, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, explains ways parents and caregivers can reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in African American infants.... Details >
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
Here are some important tips for new parents, grandparents and infant caregivers to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and accidental infant deaths.... Details >
This site offers information on several factors that have been identified to increase an infant’s risk for SIDS.... Details >
The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the diagnosis given for the sudden death of an infant under one year of age that remains unexplained after a complete investigation, which includes an autops... Details >
This document from the National SIDS/Infant Death Resource Center (NSIDRC) provides basic facts about SIDS and answers some of the most commonly asked questions. ... Details >
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center, Health Resources and Services Administration