Higher rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) amongst siblings of prior SIDS victims
1. In a nationwide cohort study in Denmark, a higher rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) observed among siblings ...
Tag: SIDS
Suffocation and unexplained infant death risks differentially affected by safe sleep practices
1. A case-control study utilizing publically available databases of sudden infant deaths and infant/maternal behaviors identified differential risk factors for sleep-related ...
Updated recommendations for safe infant sleeping to reduce SIDS risk
1. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an updated policy statement on creating safe infant sleeping environments aimed ...
Use of infant bedding remains high despite recommendations
1. The usage of potentially hazardous infant bedding declined by over 31% during the study period, but the prevalence still ...
Risk factors for sleep-related deaths may differ by age
1. In younger infants (0 to 3 months old), sleep-related deaths were more likely to be associated with bed sharing ...
Prone sleeping position and heavy bedding associated with SIDS [Pediatrics Classics Series]
Image: PD 1. In a study of sudden death in infants compared to matched controls, a significant increase in risk ...