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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Although the number of deaths from SIDS has decreased in recent years, about 2,500 babies die from SIDS each year. Children’s National has a team of researchers, doctors, and staff committed to learning more about SIDS and educating parents about ways to reduce the risk of SIDS.

Articles

Study: Soft Bedding Still Used for Infants in African-American Families
August 2011
Press Release
Researchers at Children’s National find misperceptions about safe sleep practices
Children’s SIDS Expert
January 2009
The Washington Post
Infant Deaths Blamed on Suffocation in Bed Up Sharply in U.S., Analysis Finds
Why is SIDS more common in African-American populations?
Winter 2009
Children's Check Up Newsletter
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Summer 2008
Medical Currents

Videos and podcasts

Reduce the Risk of SIDS
CBS Radio
Listen to tips provided by Rachel Moon, MD
Educating Parents about SIDS - Is sleeping next to babies safe?
CNN
Rachel Moon, MD, discusses safe sleep practices for infants

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