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Babies are at greatest risk for SIDS from the age of 0 – 12 months. Now, what is SIDS? Is it a disease or illness? No, SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a term used for the unexplained and sudden death of an otherwise healthy infant of age 0 to 12 months. SIDS is most likely to happen during night or sleep time during day and it is the most common cause of death among the infants between 1 and 4 months; 90 % of deaths due to SIDS infants younger than 6 months. It is also referred to as “cot death”.
Certain factors may make your baby at a high risk of SIDS, like:
However the good news is that the awareness regarding the correct baby sleep positions has reduced the number of SIDS substantially in all countries. What causes sudden death of an infant is not known however it can be avoided by practicing some sleep safety recommendations:
It will be a good idea to prepare your home for the baby’s safety beforehand. A few tips are given below to help you prepare for the arrival of your baby.
Creating a sleep safe environment for your baby will reduce the risk of SIDS(Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). It is important to follow the sleep safety and childproofing guidelines because nothing is important than the safety of the child. Your home should be as safe a place for your new born as it was inside your womb. Ensure that you make your home baby friendly in every way possible before you welcome your little one home. Read more about SIDS here
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