SIDS Risk Reduction

SIDS Risk Reduction

Reduce Your Baby's Risk for SIDS.

1. Always place your baby on his or her back to sleep, for naps and at night.

2. Do not allow smoking around your baby and do not smoke during pregnancy.

3. Place your baby on a firm sleep surface.

4. Keep soft objects, toys and loose bedding out of your baby’s sleep area.

5. Keep the baby’s sleep area close to, but separate from where you and others sleep.

6. Think about using a clean, dry pacifier when placing your baby down to sleep. Don’t force your baby to take it and if your baby is breastfeeding, wait until your baby is one month old or used to breastfeeding before using a pacifier.

7. Do not let your baby overheat during sleep.

8. Avoid products that claim to reduce the risk of SIDS, such as wedges because most have not been tested for effectiveness or safety.

9. Encourage “Tummy Time” while your baby is "awake".

Resources

California SIDS Program

National Sudden Infant Death Resource Center
First Candle SIDS Alliance
American Academy of Pediatrics