SIDS, sometimes known as crib death, is the major cause of death in babies from 1 month to 1 year of age. SIDS strikes nearly 5,000 babies in the United States every year. More boys than girls are victims, and most deaths occur during the fall, winter and early spring months.
Death occurs quickly, usually during a sleep time.
After 30 years of research, scientists still cannot find one definite cause or causes for SIDS, but they have found some things you can do to make your baby safer. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Information for Childcare Providers Reduce the Risk of SIDS If you have any questions about your baby's sleep position or health, first talk to your doctor or nurse. Should Sleep on Their Back One of the most important things you can do to help reduce the risk of SIDS is to put your healthy baby on his or her back to sleep. Do this when your baby is being put down for a nap or to bed for the night. This is new.