A combination of physical and sleep environmental factors can make an infant more vulnerable to SIDS. These factors vary from child to child. The items in a baby's crib and his or her sleeping position can combine with a baby's physical problems to increase the risk of SIDS.
Examples include:. Although sudden infant death syndrome can strike any infant, researchers have identified several factors that might increase a baby's risk. They include:. During pregnancy, the mother also affects her baby's risk of SIDS , especially if she:. There's no guaranteed way to prevent SIDS , but you can help your baby sleep more safely by following these tips:.
Back to sleep. Place your baby to sleep on his or her back, rather than on the stomach or side, every time you — or anyone else — put the baby to sleep for the first year of life. This isn't necessary when your baby's awake or able to roll over both ways without help. Don't assume that others will place your baby to sleep in the correct position — insist on it. Advise sitters and child care providers not to use the stomach position to calm an upset baby.
Have your baby sleep in in your room. Ideally, your baby should sleep in your room with you, but alone in a crib, bassinet or other structure designed for infant sleep, for at least six months, and, if possible, up to a year. The information on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice.
Contact a health care provider if you have questions about your health. See, Play and Learn No links available. Resources Reference Desk Find an Expert. For You Patient Handouts. These include Placing your baby on his or her back to sleep, even for short naps. Your baby should sleep close to you, but on a separate surface designed for infants, such as a crib or bassinet.
Using a firm sleep surface, such as a crib mattress covered with a fitted sheet Keeping soft objects and loose bedding away from your baby's sleep area Breastfeeding your baby Making sure that your baby doesn't get too hot. Keep the room at a comfortable temperature for an adult.
Sudden unexpected infant death SUID is a term used to describe the sudden and unexpected death of a baby less than 1 year old in which the cause was not obvious before investigation. Learn more about the problem and CDC activities. Understanding the Problem. Get E-mail Updates. To receive email updates about this page, enter your email address: Email Address.
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