SIDS monitors alert parents when a baby has not breathed during sleep for a certain amount of time. There are two main types: a pad that the baby sleeps on and a device that clips onto the baby’s diaper. False alarms and the need to turn off the sensor when the baby is removed from […]
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death of an infant under one year of age, often during sleep. Risk factors include premature birth, exposure to tobacco smoke, and sleeping arrangements. Increased awareness and preventative education have reduced SIDS rates, and seeking routine medical care, breastfeeding, and avoiding exposure to tobacco smoke can help […]
