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Posted by: Gail Bagwell, DNP, APRN, CNS on Sep 24, 2025

Wondering if wearable baby monitors prevent SIDS? Learn what the research says, why false alarms may cause more harm than good, and how to truly keep your baby safe with proven safe sleep practices.

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Safe Sleep Questions: You Asked, We Answered
Learn more about safe sleep practices from our Neonatology expert, Gail Bagwell, DNP, APRN, CNS. 
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New Research on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden unexpected infant deaths are the leading cause of infant death in the United States and most western countries for infants. The most recognizable SUID is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Do Baby Monitors Help Prevent SIDS?

Jan 09, 2020

Parents want assurance that a monitor will alert them if their baby stops breathing and will prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Read More