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SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME
(SIDS)
SIDS FACTS
SIDS claims the lives of almost 3,000 infants in the U.S. each year
Nearly 9 babies every day Occurs unexpectedly & quickly to
apparently healthy infants, usually during their sleep
Most victims are between 2 & 4 months of age
SIDS occurs in families of all races & socioeconomic levels
SIDS can not be predicted or prevented SIDS is NOT caused by suffocation,
choking, immunizations or vaccinations. It is not contagious, nor is it a result of neglect or child abuse
It can, & does, claim any baby, in spite of parents doing everything right
CJ Foundation for SIDS
Risk Factors
Born to a teen mother
Lacking prenatal care
Exposed to tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs (especially cocaine) before birth
Born more than 2 weeks premature
Born at low birth weight (less than 5 ½ lbs.)
Part of a multiple birth
Having an older sibling who died of SIDS
Being male
Six Steps to Reduce the Risk 1.Make sure baby sleeps on it’s back
2. No smoking near baby
3. Make sure baby doesn’t get too hot
4. Use a firm mattress-NO pillows or waterbeds
5. Take good care of mom & baby-Get prenatal care, NO drugs or alcohol, talk to the doctor
6. Breast feed baby
CJ Foundation for SIDS