SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a scary thought for any one that cares for infants. It's a dreadful thought to go to wake a sleeping baby only to find that they are dead. The causes of SIDS range from the infants sleeping environment, sleeping position, undiagnosed health issues, over heating and accidents. I choose this topic because as both a mother and infant teacher I'm interested in learning more information about this phenomenon.
My center has adopted a new policy which states that while infants are sleeping there has to be a person physically watching the babies as they sleep. Removing blankets and toys from the crib area along with placing a sleeping baby on their back are the biggest ways to reduce SIDS. Since the early 1990's the international "Back to Rest" campaign has caused SIDS to drop by 50% in most countries (Berger, 2012). Currently the SIDS rate is much lower in Canada and Japan than in the United States but higher in New Zealand and there is no explainable reason (Berger, 2012). The biggest concern among pediatricians is that the SIDS rate is beginning to plateau in most countries
(Pediatrics, 2011). Research shows that breast feeding, use of pacifiers, and receiving early and regular prenatal care reduce the risk of SIDS but further scientific investigation is under way to determine other causes of SIDS(Pediatrics, 2011).
PEDIATRICS Vol.128 No.5 November 1,2011 pp.e1341-el361 (doi)10.1542/peds.2011-2285
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