People do not need to be urged to grieve in some predetermined way. A SIDS death is uniquely difficult because of its very nature. Its suddenness and the lack of answers to important questions intensify the grief reactions. As grandparents, understanding what IS known about SIDS is vitally important. SIDS will take more lives than cystic fibrosis, childhood cancer and heart disease, and child abuse, combined. is NOT predictable and NOT preventable.
Death occurs within seconds, usually during sleep.
The term Sudden Infant Death Syndrome came into general medical use after 1969. As a parent, you want to know how to help your child proceed through the grief process. Let your genuine concern and caring show. Allow them to express as much grief as they are feeling at the moment and are willing to share. Say that you are sorry about what happened and about their pain.