
Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Known to many as “crib death,” sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a parent’s worst nightmare. SIDS occurs when a seemingly healthy baby under 12 months old dies while sleeping without warning or a discernable cause. This lack of explanation is what makes SIDS so frightening. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were about 1,600 deaths due to SIDS in 2015. While the cause of SIDS is unknown, studies show that it could be related to defect