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Seizures Could Play Role in Sudden Unexplained Deaths Among Toddlers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2024
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Most people have heard of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), where babies die during sleep for reasons that aren't always clear.
But every year, about 400 cases of similar "sudden unexplained deaths in children" (SUDC) occur in the United States among a slightly older ...
Keeping Baby Safe: Follow These Tips to Lower Sleep Risks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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It's always a good time to check your baby's sleep space.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released its annual
Breastfeeding Tied to Big Reduction in Infant Deaths
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2023
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Experts have long recommended breastfeeding for its many benefits for infants, but a new study puts a hard number on breast milk's lifesaving effects.
Breastfeeding is associated with a 33% reduction in infant deaths in the first year, according to the study of nearly 1...
Research Helps Uncover Causes of SIDS
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2023
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Researchers have found another clue as to why some infants die suddenly in their sleep, and it's related to a faulty chemical receptor in the brainstem.
Experts said the findings provide another puzzle piece in understanding the root causes of sudden infant death syndro...
A Primer on Preventing Sudden Infant Deaths
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2023
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Sleep-related infant deaths are one of the leading causes of non-natural infant deaths, but a pediatric expert offers advice for keeping babies safe when they're sleeping.
“Sleep position and sleep environment are very important factors to look at when thinking about i...
Pandemic May Have Caused U.S. Spike in SIDS Deaths in Black Families
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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During the first year of the pandemic, the United States saw a spike in the number of Black infants who died suddenly — worsening a longstanding disparity, a new government study finds.
The increase was seen in what's called sudden unexpected infant death, or SUID. It'...
Smoking in Pregnancy Greatly Raises Odds for SIDS in Newborns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2023
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Infants exposed to maternal smoking during pregnancy are more than five times more likely to die unexpectedly compared to babies of nonsmokers, a new study says.
"The message is simple. Smoking greatly elevates the risk of sudden unexpected in...
Siblings of Babies Who Died of SIDS May Also Face Higher Risk
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2023
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Researchers have long struggled to figure out what causes a seemingly healthy baby to die suddenly in the first year of life, with an array of possible genetic and environmental factors to choose from.
Now a large, Danish study has found that in families where one child ...
Infant Head-Shaping Pillows Are Useless and Dangerous to Baby, FDA Warns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 4, 2022
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Infant head-shaping pillows are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and should not be used, the agency warned Thursday.
The pillows can create an unsafe sleep environment for infants, potentially contributing to the risk of suffocation and death.
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Declutter That Crib: 'Bare Is Best' for Baby's Safe Sleep
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2022
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When putting baby to bed, skip the cozy comforters, stuffed animals and pillows.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says bare is best — just a sheet. And, it urges, always put baby down for a rest in products specifically designed for their sleep, inclu...
Updated Infant Sleep Guidelines: No Inclined Products, Bed-Sharing
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2022
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New infant sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stress that parents make sure their infants sleep alone on their back on
New Clues to Sudden Unexplained Deaths in Young Kids
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 28, 2021
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Every year in the United States, a few hundred children die suddenly and without explanation. Now researchers have found gene variants that may contribute to some of those tragic deaths.
The hope, experts said, is that understanding the underlying mechanisms will eventua...
Sharing Bed With Baby: Dangerous, and It Won't Boost 'Attachment,' Study Shows
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2021
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Whether to share your bed with your infant at night has been the subject of heated debate: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises against it, recommending room-sharing but not bed-sharing, while others promote the practice as part of an idea called attachment parenti...
Why a Newborn's First Breath Is So Important
- Cara Murez
- December 10, 2020
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New research on what happens as a newborn is delivered and takes its first breath may shed light on a potential contributor to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
A team led by doctors from the University of Virginia School of Medicine discovered a signaling syste...
An Expert's Guide to Safe Sleeping for Your Baby
- Robert Preidt
- October 15, 2020
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To keep your baby safe while sleeping, experts recommend practicing the "ABCs" of sleep.
Babies should sleep alone, on their back and in a crib. That's the best way to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
SIDS is the unexplain...
Baby in Your Room, Not in Your Bed: Good Advice, but Are Parents Listening?
- Serena Gordon
- February 10, 2020
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Parents have long been told that babies should sleep in their own crib to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), yet nearly 1 in 5 infant are still sleeping in their parent's bed, a new study finds.
To decrease the risk of SUID, or sudden infant d...
Pregnant Moms Who Smoke, Drink Put Babies at Risk of SIDS: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- February 4, 2020
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Pregnant women who smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol may put their babies at higher odds for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), a new government study finds.
After the first trimester of pregnancy, women who both smoked and drank increased the risk for SIDS nearl...
Is Timing Everything for SIDS Risk?
- Serena Gordon
- December 9, 2019
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New research suggests that a baby's age may offer clues to sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) -- formerly known as SIDS.
The study identified two unique groups of babies who died from SUID -- one who died within a week of birth, and another who died later on.
Many Parents Not Following Safe-Sleep Advice for Babies
- Amy Norton
- October 21, 2019
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Many U.S. parents are not heeding recommendations on how to put their babies to sleep safely, a new government study finds.
Most babies are being placed on their backs to sleep -- one of the key ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the stu...
Secrets to Soothing a Cranky Baby Safely
- Len Canter
- September 5, 2019
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Trying to calm a cranky baby can be stressful for parents, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has an important caution about what not to do.
Don't place baby in a so-called "sleep positioner," "nest" or "anti-roll" device, because of the suffocation risk. Bab...
Putting Your Child to Sleep in a Car Seat Can Be Deadly
- Alan Mozes
- May 20, 2019
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A car seat is the safest place for an infant while traveling in a car. But putting your baby to sleep in a portable car seat at home can be deadly, a new study warns.
Over a decade, nearly 12,000 babies in the United States died while sleeping -- about 3%...
Babies Still Dying Due to Unsafe Sleep Practices
- Serena Gordon
- April 22, 2019
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The death of a baby is always tragic, but safe sleep practices could have prevented some recent suffocation deaths, new research claims.
The study found two factors appeared to be behind a majority of infant deaths by suffocation:
- A baby not sleeping o...
Pediatricians' Group Calls for Recall of 'Rock 'n Play' Sleeper After Infant Deaths
- Robert Preidt
- April 9, 2019
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Fisher-Price's Rock 'n Play Sleeper has been linked to dozens of infant deaths and should be recalled immediately, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said Tuesday.
The inclined sleeper has been associated with 32 sleep-related infant deaths, according to a new ...
Smoking While Pregnant Sends SIDS Risk Soaring
- Steven Reinberg
- March 11, 2019
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Smoking during pregnancy is never a good idea, but new research shows it might double the risk of a baby dying from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
"Any maternal smoking during pregnancy -- even just one cigarette a day -- doubles the risk of sudden unexpected ...