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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.


Reducing the Risk of SIDS poster

Download the fact sheet

Babies younger than 1 year are at highest risk of SIDS.
In an effort to create a safe sleep environment for your baby, download these prevention tips.



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Purchase resources for parents

14 Ways to Protect Your Baby From SIDS: Safe sleep advice from the experts
by Dr. Rachel Moon
(August 2011)
Available in paperback or download

Watch the video

VIDEO THUMBNAIL Video: SIDS - What Every Parent Should Know

A parent's story about the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Darius' Story)

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