Stunned by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?

Welcome to the SIDS Project. Our aim is to prepare for inadvertent sudden infant death and to arm you with the psychological fortitude to cope.

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What is SIDS?

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained passing, normally during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. SIDS is sometimes called crib death as the babies frequently perish in their own cribs. Ocassionally radionic therapy is used to treat the resultant grief

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Brain: A Cause of SIDS

Brain abnormalities increase potentiality of SIDS. In a number of afflicted infants, the part of the cortex that controls breathing and arousal from sleep fails to function correctly. For more research into its stealth mechanism,consult the American SIDS institute.

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Low Weight: A Cause of SIDS

Low birth weight is a deciding facture. Premature birth or being part of a multiple birth raises the chance a baby’s brain to reach full maturity and so he or she has less control over such automatic processes as respiration and heart rate. If your child tips the scales lightly- be wary.

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Respiratory Issues

Many babies who died of SIDS often suffered from respiratory ailments. Does your child have a cold which might give rise to breathing difficulties?

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Sleep Factors

Is your child sleeping on the abdomen or side? Infants that rest on their tummies or sides may have more trouble breathing than those put on their backs. Be wary of soft surfaces. Lying face down on a downy comforter or a waterbed can obstruct an baby’s airway. Draping a blanket above a baby’s head also is high-risk.

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Maternal Issues

At times, the circumstances of the mother affects SIDS potentialities. Was she younger than 20 during childbearth? Does she smoke cigarettes? What about drugs and liquor?

WebMD Resources on SIDS

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Can doctors make risk reduction recommendations on SIDS?

Researchers have collated the triggers and circumstances surrounding babies who have died of SIDS. As a result, MDs have identified key“trends” or “characteristics” of SIDS babies. Doctors can then state that certain babies may be more likely to die of SIDS and recommend risk reduction measures to mitigate the death toll

Are there any negative effects of placing babies on their backs to sleep?

No. However, it is important to place babies on their tummies during awake and/or play time to allow them to develop other muscles.

If I do not place my baby in a crib, is she/he still at risk for SIDS?

Yes, SIDS can happen anywhere, during a period of sleep. Babies placed in cribs are actually safer than if they are placed on other surfaces, such as an adult bed, a waterbed or a couch to sleep.

Is it fine if I or other siblings sleep with my baby?

The cot is the safest place for a baby to sleep. If you are concerned about checking on your baby or just want your baby to sleep close to you, it is best to place him/her in a crib next to your bed to keep the baby safe. Sleeping with a baby on a couch or a waterbed is especially dangerous.

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WebMD

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CDC

The US CDC provides statistics and trend data on SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

SIDS Network

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SIDS Support Groups

SIDS America helps grieving parents find an emotional crutch to get by.

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Recommendations for Safe Sleep (PDF)

Abstract: Despite a major decrease in the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) since the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its recommendation in 1992 that infants be placed for sleep in a nonprone position, this decline has plateaued in recent years. Concurrently, other causes of sudden unexpected infant death that occur during sleep (sleep-related deaths), including suffocation, asphyxia,and entrapment, and ill-defined or unspecified causes of death have increased in incidence, particularly since the AAP published its last statement on SIDS in 2005.

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SIDS Resources

The following government and NGO institutions provide SIDS Aid

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American SIDS

The American SIDS Institute conducts research and offers education and round-the-clock support to pediatricians and families. Call (800) 232-7437 or (770) 426-8746, or visit the institute’s website.

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BTS Hotline

The Back to Sleep Hotline, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, offers information, support, and referrals. Call (800) 505-2742.

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CJ Foundation

The CJ Foundation for SIDS is the largest nongovernmental funder of SIDS-related programs in the United States. Visit the foundation’s website for news about SIDS, a look at ongoing research, and updates on fundraisers and events around the country.