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Title: SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Author: H. Neufeld
Article:
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - The sudden unexplained
death of a healthy infant between the age of 1 month and 1 year.
Approximately 2,500 babies die each year of SIDS in the United
States alone. Buy why? Although extensive research has taken
place, no definitive cause has yet been found. SIDS strikes
without warning and is only used as a diagnosis once all other
medical conditions have been ruled out. SIDS generally occurs
between the ages of 2-4 months and most often during periods of
cold weather. There is no one risk factor that is greater but
there are many steps that can be taken by parents to greatly
reduce your babies risk.
Prevention of SIDS can begin as early as when the mother is
pregnant. Things to avoid include:
Smoking and drinking alcohol Drug use during pregnancy Lack of
prenatal vitamins, mainly folic acid Prematurity or low baby
birth-weight Becoming pregnant under the age of 20
Other common risk factors that have become very well know to the
public are associated with the babies sleeping habits and
environment. Although we want are babies to be snug and tight
and warm parents must use the following precautions to help
prevent SIDS:
Stomach Sleeping: Although very popular, babies who are put to
sleep on their stomachs have had a higher incidence of SIDS.
Researchers have hypothesized that stomach sleeping puts
pressure on a baby's jaw, and narrows the airway, hampering
breathing.
Always make sure your baby sleeps on a firm mattress to prevent
re-breathing of stale air, raising the carbon dioxide levels in
their systems.
Do not smoke near your baby. Infants exposed to smoke during
pregnancy and also after birth have a 3 time higher risk of SIDS.
Ensure that your baby receives regular scheduled medical
check-ups by a pediatrician.
Breast feed when possible. The reason is unknown but breast fed
babies have a lower incidence of SIDS.
Give you baby a pacifier during the first year. This has also
been linked to a lower risk of SIDS, reason is unknown.
Never sleep in the same bed with your baby. After nursing or
cuddling, return your baby to a nearby cradle or bassinet. A
separate sleep space is the safest place for your newborn.
Thorough research continues on a daily basis to find out the
true cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Until medical
experts reach a solid conclusion, take the above precautions to
reduce your baby's risk and keep up to date on the latest
developments by visiting the American SIDS Institute website.
About the author:
Heidi Neufeld is the owner of a successful retail store,
American Kids Bedding, specializing in <a
href="http://www.americankidsbedding.com/room_magicbaby_bedding.h
tml">baby nursery bedding</a>, <a
href="http://www.americankidsbedding.com/manhattan_kids_baby_bedd
ing.html">unique baby bedding</a>, and <a
href="http://www.americankidsbedding.com/fireside_comforts_baby_b
edding.html">designer baby crib sets</a>.
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