Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is also called SIDS. A baby who almost dies from SIDS is said to have an apparent life threatening event, or ALTE. Topics under
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome include:
- apnea monitoring
- grief after SIDS
- recurrence of SIDS
- sleep position and SIDS
- smoking and SIDS
More information
Visit these websites for more information:
Fact Sheet: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Research on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Safe Sleep for Your Baby: Ten Ways to Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Journal of the American Medical Association
What is SIDS? - Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death and Pregnancy Loss Centers
