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For Life-Threatening Emergencies Call 911
SIDS Prevention

To help reduce SIDS and suffocation risks, follow these AAP recommendations:
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Place your baby to sleep on her back on a firm surface for every sleep.
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Have the baby sleep in the same room but not the same bed as the parents for the first 6 months to 1 year of age. Room-sharing decreases the risk of SIDS by as much as 50%.
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Do not share a bed with an infant. Bed-sharing puts infants at risk of SIDS, suffocation and strangulation.
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Breastfeed exclusively for at least six months. When you add solid food, continue breastfeeding until at least 12 months.
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Offer a pacifier at naptime and bedtime.
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Stay up-to-date on well-child visits and immunizations. Immunizations may protect against SIDS.
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