SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1 year old. It is the leading cause of death in children between 1 month and 1 year of age. Although there is no sure way to prevent SIDS, …

Nov 8, 2024 · About SIDS SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1 year of age that remains unexplained after a complete investigation. This investigation can include an …

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Task Force on SIDS reviews all the latest scientific and clinical evidence about SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths and makes recommendations …

Feb 14, 2025 · Certain patterns of metabolites in the blood could one day prove useful for identifying infants at high risk for sudden infant death syndrome.

SIDS is the sudden death of an infant younger than 1 year of age that is still unexplained after a complete investigation.

In addition, at the request of the United States Congress, the NICHD produced strategic plans in 1989 and 1995 that summarized advances in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research and made …

Although the overall rate of SIDS has declined dramatically, African American communities and American Indian/Alaska Native communities continue to be at increased risk. We share a common …

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)—SIDS is a sudden, unexpected death of a baby younger than 1 year of age that doesn’t have a known cause even after full investigation. Other sleep-related …

STDs, also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are typically caused by bacteria or viruses and are passed from person to person during sexual contact with the penis, vagina, anus, or mouth. …

Use a sleep surface for baby that is firm (returns to original shape quickly if pressed on), flat (like a table, not a hammock), and level (not at an angle or incline), such as a cradleboard. Mattresses and sleep …