Sudden infant death syndrome

摘要

Although more research is needed, it is currently believed that SIDS results when a baby's body has difficulty regulating blood pressure, breathing, or temperature (or a combination of these things) because of an underlying vulnerability or developmental problem. When stressed by outside factors, including being put to sleep on their stomach, these babies can die of SIDS.One thing parents can do to help prevent SIDS is to put babies to sleep on their back, not stomach. This helps babies breathe more easily and may prevent them from breathing their own exhaled air, which can collect under the baby's nose, especially if the baby is snuggling with a blanket, pillow, or stuffed animal. Babies should sleep in a room that is adequately warm (but not too hot).