SIDS is the sudden and unexplained death of an infant under one year of age. Most SIDS deaths occur when a baby is between one and four months old. More boys than girls are victims.
Most deaths occur during the fall, winter and early spring months .
African American and Native American babies die from SIDS at more than twice the rate of other babies. Parents should avoid soft surfaces and fluffy blankets for their babies. Babies who sleep on their backs have a much lower risk of dying from SIDS and suffocation. Babies should sleep on a firm surface. Put your baby to sleep in a safe crib.