Parents can reduce the risk of SIDS by not smoking while pregnant or after the baby is born, and always placing the baby on their back when they sleep. Find out how to stop smoking.
The exact cause of SIDS is unknown, but it's thought to be down to a combination of factors. Experts believe SIDS occurs at a particular stage in a baby's development and that it affects babies vulnerable to certain environmental stresses.
This vulnerability may be caused by being born prematurely or having a low birthweight, or because of other reasons that have not been identified yet. Environmental stresses could include tobacco smoke, getting tangled in bedding, a minor illness or a breathing obstruction. There's also an association between co-sleeping sleeping with your baby on a bed, sofa or chair and SIDS.
Babies who die of SIDS are thought to have problems in the way they respond to these stresses and how they regulate their heart rate, breathing and temperature. Factors that may place a baby at higher risk of dying from SIDS include the following: babies who sleep on their stomach or their side rather than their back overheating while sleeping too soft a sleeping surface, with fluffy blankets or toys mothers who smoke during pregnancy three times more likely to have a baby with SIDS exposure to passive smoke from smoking by mothers, fathers, and others in the household doubles a baby's risk of SIDS mothers who are younger than 20 years old at the time of their first pregnancy babies born to mothers who had little, late, or no prenatal care premature or low birth weight babies having a sibling who died of SIDS Are there any theories about why SIDS occurs?
The model holds that SIDS occurs when three conditions exist simultaneously: the infant has an underlying e. Can SIDS be prevented? The commitment and compassion with which we care for all children and families is matched only by the pioneering spirit of discovery and innovation that drives us to think differently, to find answers, and to build a better tomorrow for children everywhere.
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Health and Wellness. Wellness Library. What causes it? If during pregnancy, the mother: Is younger than 20 years old. Smokes or vapes. Use drugs or alcohol. Has not had prenatal care. If the baby is: Premature. Part of a multiple pregnancy for example, a twin or triplet. Put down to bed on their stomach or side. The above is especially important for babies who were born premature or of low birth weight , as these babies are at a higher risk of SIDS.
Take a look at our series of free online presentations for more information on how to reduce the risk of SIDS when caring for your baby. Our support team are here to answer your questions about SIDS or safer sleep for babies.
You can ring our information line on or email info lullabytrust. This is why research into the risk factors and causes of SIDS is needed and why we have been funding cutting-edge research into the causes and risk factors of SIDS since If the cause of SIDS was found, health professionals might be able to identify which babies are most at risk and work with their parents and families to ensure they can reduce the risk factors as much as possible.
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