1. SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

2. Definition Sudden and unexplained death of an infant under one year of age. Leading cause of death of infants under the age of one.

3. Occurrence 3,000 American babies die of SIDS each year. 8 will die before we meet tomorrow:( Most deaths occur in the first 6 months of age (95%) Peaks between 2 and 4 months Occurs in all races 5x more common in African Americans 2x more common in American Indians

4. Occurs in all races 5x more common in African Americans 2x more common in American Indians More common in males More common in babies born in the fall

5. SIDS is… More common in multiple births More common in premature babies More common in teen pregnancies

6. History First known reference to SIDS is in the Bible (1 Kings 3 19-20) 1291: German law forbids co-sleeping with as it causes infant death Late 1800’s: Medical community defines SIDS/Crib Death

7. SIDS Risk Factors (controllable) Tummy Sleeping Smoking Narcotics use Unsafe Crib/ Bedding Asphyxiation

8. Sleep Position Babies should sleep on their backs. “Back to sleep, tummy to play” Sleeping on the back increases the risk of SIDS 18x

9. Smoking Babies of mother’s who smoke during pregnancy have a 3x greater risk of dying of SIDS. Secondhand smoke increases risk (2.5x) of SIDS Thirdhand smoke doubles risk of SIDS

10. Narcotics use Using narcotics during pregnancy increases risk of SIDS by 10x. Using marijuana during pregnancy increases risk of SIDS 4x.

11. The Safe Crib NO: Toys Bumper Pads Comforters Pillows Drop Sides Avoid Finials and too wide rails Pop can test Only one baby per crib

12. Unsafe Crib

13. Reducing the Risk of SIDS No smoking around baby.

14. Reducing SIDS Risks Use a pacifier during sleep

15. Reducing the Risk of SIDS Breastfeed your baby

16. Safe Crib