Tag: SIDS

  • SIDS Risk Factors Vary by Infant Age

    Get Pregnant Fast In a recent study published in Pediatrics, researchers have revealed that the risk factors associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) change as a baby grows. The analysis covered 8,207 infant deaths between 2004 and 2012 across 24 states and categorized the findings into two age groups: infants aged zero to three…

  • Is Co-Sleeping with Your Baby a Good Idea? The Research Says Yes and No

    Get Pregnant Fast A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics has sparked a lively debate about co-sleeping with infants. While it highlights that sharing a bed can facilitate breastfeeding, it also warns of increased risks, particularly Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) currently advises parents to keep infants in the…

  • New Research on SIDS and Co-Sleeping Suggests U.S. Guidelines Might Offer the Best Safety

    Get Pregnant Fast A recent study published in the medical journal BMJ Open highlights that parents who co-sleep with their infants are five times more likely to experience a SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) incident compared to those who place their babies in cribs. Historically, professionals have sought to update recommendations on co-sleeping to discourage…