What is SIDS
SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is defined as the death of an infant between the ages of 1 and 12 months, that remains unexplained after a thorough investigation, which includes a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the victim’s medical history. SIDS is declared the cause of death only after all other known and possible causes of death have been ruled out.
SIDS is the first leading cause of death among infants between 1 and 12 months of age. It is the third leading cause of death among infants from birth to 12 months in the United States, claiming approximately 3000 lives in the US every year. That's 8 babies every day.
