At what age are infants usually affected by SIDS?

Answer 1

Its hard to tell, it can occur at any time really in infancy. After 2-3 months though when the baby can support its head/lift up onto their arms the chances significantly decrease. Until then just watch the baby closely-don't have loose blankets/pillows in the crib, make sure they're sleeping on their back (its okay if they roll themselves over, just gently nudge them back to their back if it makes you too nervous).

Answer 2

The affect of SIDS usally occurs between 2 and four months but can also occur any time between 1 month and one year of age. the effect of sids a great dent to the mothers heart.(not literlly) The mother and other family members will be in great grief over theeffect of sids on their infant child.

Answer 3

Sudden infant death syndrome usually affects babies between 2 - 4 months. The majority of the cases affect babies younger than 6 months. SIDS is the leading cause of death in babies who are 1 - 12 months old. It's important to do everything possible to lower your babies' risk of SIDS by putting the baby to sleep on his back, don't expose the baby to smoke (it's a good idea to have people wash their hands and clothes before holding the baby b/c of the chemicals), don't let the baby sleep with anything in his crib (INCLUDING BUMPERS), make sure the baby doesn't get overheated while he sleeps (the baby should not wear a hat to sleep in) and get proper prenatal care.

Answer 4

From ages 2 to 4 months. Babies can pass from 1 month to 1 year.

Answer 5

SIDS occurs in infants between 1 month and 1 year old. It does not discriminate by season.

Answer 6

Since SIDS is happens to Infants, and infants are children before they can talk, then when you can walk.