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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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The Scoop on SIDS
Here is a snapshot of our nightly conversation after my husband has put our infant to bed: Me: Did you remember to turn the fan on? Husband: Yes. Me: Is it too hot in there for him? I don’t want him to be hot. Husband: Seemed to be fine.
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Do Baby Monitors Help Prevent SIDS?
Parents want assurance that a monitor will alert them if their baby stops breathing and will prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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Safe Sleep Practices
Sleep-related deaths are the leading cause of infant death between 1 month and 1 year of age. In Ohio, more than three infant deaths each week are sleep-related. Many of these deaths are preventable.
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Safe Sleep Questions: You Asked, We Answered
We asked if you had questions about newborn safe sleep practices on Facebook and you delivered! Here are the answers to some of your questions: My 6-week-old baby has bad acid reflux and starts spitting up about an hour after feeding…is it still safe to put him on his back? I’m getting
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Baby Registry Series: Safe Sleep
Babies spend a lot of their time sleeping so make sure their sleep space is a safe place by following the ABCs of safe sleep. Learn more tips for setting up a safe nursery.
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Esophageal Function Implicated in Life-Threatening Experiences in Infants, Study Suggests
About 1 percent of all emergency room visits are prompted by near-death experiences in infants, such as extended periods without breathing or sudden changes in skin pallor or muscle tone.
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Sleep Hammocks: Are They Safe for Babies?
The inventors and designers of sleep hammocks claim traditional crib designs can lead to risks due to suffocation and arms and legs getting trapped in between the crib railings. However, sleep hammocks have several risks of their own.
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Tummy Time
It is important for babies to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). However, a baby needs time on his or her tummy for stretching and strengthening his back and neck muscles.
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Meet Our Extended Reality Team
Discover the team driving extended reality innovations at Nationwide Children's Hospital.