SIDS
Unexplained death of babies that usually occurs during sleep
Statistics
1. 87% of SIDS occurs in unsafe sleep environments.
2. Babies who sleep on their tummies have a 5 times greater risk of SIDS.
RULES
1. Breastfeed as long as you can.
- Breastfeeding can prevent SIDS by 50%.
2. Never give honey to a child under 1.
- Botulism and the bacteria that cause it may be linked to SIDS.