What is SIDS?

SIDS is something that a parent never wants to encounter.  SIDS stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome which can occur in infants ages 0-12 months.  Researchers have identified ways to prevent this type of occurrence from happening.

*Always place baby on their back while sleeping! Never on their stomach! (could cause suffocation.)

*Remove any extra blanketing, stuffed animals, or pillows from baby's crib.

*Place a fan in the baby's room to help increase ventilation, and reduces CO2 buildup that may gather around a baby's face.

*Never overheat a room!

*Keep monitoring and checking on them especially while sleeping (even though this may mean little to no sleep for you).

EXTRA Note:  This article helped me understand and become more aware of one of many threats and dangers that can happen during early childhood development.  This is a post that I hope others will benefit from and will raise their conscience level.  Even the most simple steps towards prevention can help!