Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) explained
The unexpected death of a baby, when there is no apparent cause of death, is called sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). SIDS is also known as 'cot death'. The unexpected death of a baby, when there is no apparent cause of death, is called sudden ... [... more]
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Sleeping on the back from birth
Many parents worry a lot about the chance that their baby might die from SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). SIDS means that babies die suddenly, without warning, while they are asleep and where no cause can be found. Much of the information in ... [... more]
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - statistics
The incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in Victoria has dropped dramatically over the past few years, thanks to an increased awareness of the risk factors. The number of babies dying of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has reduced ... [... more]
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - risks
Put your baby to sleep on their back, make sure their head won't get covered during sleep and avoid exposing them to tobacco smoke (before birth and after) to dramatically reduce the risk of SIDS. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the ... [... more]
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Baby care - safety issues
Safety for your baby is important at home and away. Stay safe while driving with your child in the car. Strollers, baby restraints and capsules, cots and baths all need to meet safety standards. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) risk can be ... [... more]
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Pregnancy and smoking
Smoking while pregnant exposes a woman and her unborn child to an increased risk of health problems including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, premature labour and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Australian data indicates that approximately ... [... more]
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