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Did You Know...
SIDS is the number one killer of all infants between the ages of one week and one year of age??? SIDS claims more american babies every year than all childhood cancer, leukemia, heart disease, cystic fibrosis, AIDS and child abuse combined??? Approximately one baby dies every hour in the U.S. to SIDS???
SIDS is by far the most pressing pediatric problem of our time???
SIDS crosses all social, economic and racial boundaries???
SIDS strikes suddenly and silently, claiming its small victims during sleep???
The SIDS infant may appear normal and healthy to the parent and the physician???
Despite the magnitude of the problem, the cause of remains unknown???
NO ONE IS TO BLAME
Unfortunately, SIDS can not be Prevented, but there are things you can do to REDUCE THE RISK...
Obtain early and regular prenatal care. Place your baby on his or her back to sleep. Unless your physician advises you otherwise. Create a smoke-free environment for your baby - Before and After Birth. Place your baby on firm sleeping surfaces. Avoid sheepskin, pillows, waterbeds, and fluffy comforters. Avoid overheating your baby. See the babies doctor regularly, and openly dicuss any concerns.
Keep your baby away from large crowds where exposure to infections is high.
Breastfeed.
Information above was collected from the Southwest SIDS Research Institue. Click below to go to their site.
Southwest SIDS Research Institute
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