Sudden Death Syndrome

SIDS is the most bewildering and heartbreaking thing that can happen to your newborn. Sudden Death Syndrome (SIDS) is defined as occuring within the first year of your baby's life for no apparent reason. If this happens and their recovery mechanisms are not developed they won't be able breathe for themselves if they are deprived of oxygen.

Sudden Death Syndrome deaths have decreased in the last few years. There is not any way to know or predict if a baby is at risk for SIDS. By being deligient and keeping your environment safe for your baby will help to prevent SIDS.

You should put your baby on their back to sleep for the first year of their life. You can use baby pillow wedges to prevent them from rolling over. When sleeping on their side