SIDS

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected, sudden death of a child under age 1 in which an autopsy does not show an explainable cause of death. The cause of SIDS is unknown. Many doctors and researchers now believe that SIDS is caused by several different factors, including; problems with the baby's ability to wake up (sleep arousal) or the inability for the baby's body to detect a buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood. SIDS remains a significant cause of death in infants under one year old. Thousands of babies die of SIDS in the United States each year. It is most likely to occur between 2 and 4 months. The follow having been linked to a babies increased risk of SIDS, including sleeping on the stomach, being around cigarette smoke while in the womb or after being born, soft bedding in the crib, and many more. My heart goes out to the families victimized by SIDS. I can't imagine losing a child, especially so soon in it its young life. RIP to the millions of babies that have passed due to this horrific disease. Rest easy little angels <3