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Babies Sleep Safest On their Backs: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death
 

One of the biggest threats to an infant's sleep safety is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also known as “crib death“ or “cot death”. SIDS is the sudden and unexplained death of an infant who is younger than one year. The information in this resource can help parents, caregivers, grandparents and babysitters with facts about SIDS. It also offers tips on what you can do to help lower the risks and where to find crib safety guidelines.

The following resource is provided courtesy of the Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service and National Institutes of Health.
Babies Sleep Safest On their Backs: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death
 

Research has not yet determined what causes SIDS. However, it shows that fewer babies are less likely to experience SIDS when they sleep on their backs. Most deaths due to SIDS occur between 2 and 3 months of age, and the rate is highest among African American and Native American/Alaska Native babies, although it can occur in families of all races and backgrounds.

Advice from the Back to Sleep sponsors (American Academy of Pediatrics, National Institute of Health and Human Development, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, SIDS Alliance Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs) share facts about SIDS, preventative measures and addresses frequently asked questions in this brochure read on to learn More>>

For more information on sleep position for babies reducing the risk of SIDS, contact Back to Sleep at:

1-800-505-CRIB

Or visit the site: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/

For more information on Crib Safety Standards visit:

http://www.cpsc.gov/

http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml73/73040.html

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See also:
     Sleeping on Back Safest for Babies, AAP Says
     Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
     National Sleep Foundation
     Sleep for Kids
     Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Babies Sleep Safest On their Backs: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death. DHHS/PHS/NIH/NICHD. n.d. English.