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Sudden infant death syndrome

SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome, is the unexplained sudden death of an infant during sleep or an associated sleep period.

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Is sleeping on back always dangerous

Is sleeping on back always dangerous

Back sleeping in pregnancy: the short answer No, sleeping on your back is not always dangerous. In pregnancy, the concern is context-dependent. Many people can lie on their back for short periods without any obvious problem, especially earlier in pregnancy. What changes over time is that the growing uterus can press on major vessels and […]

What baby gear to avoid buying

What baby gear to avoid buying

Start with the evidence, not the marketing Baby-product marketing often targets predictable worries: interrupted sleep, spit-up, flat head shape, colic, and fear of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A reassuring label, a large number of online reviews, or an image of a sleeping infant does not establish that a product is safe. The most dependable […]