Avoiding soft bedding such as blankets, pillows and bumper pads.
Using a firm sleep surface, such as a mattress.But there are proven ways to reduce the incidence of SIDS, particularly by practicing 'safe sleep'!Īccording to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a safe sleep environment for infants is characterized by: Researchers don't yet know what causes SIDS. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. SIDS is the leading cause of death of infants 1 month to 1 year old in developed countries. but it's tackling SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Yes, you heard that right! Stall Catchers, a citizen science game tackling Alzheimer's disease, just had a spin-off, called Dream Catchers!ĭream Catchers is very similar to its predecessor.
