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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the "sudden death of an infant under one year of age which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history"(Willinger, et al., 1991).

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If you had a child die from SIDS can your granddaughter have the same problem?

No, SIDS is not a heredity or genetic disease.


What is a disease were the newborn infant will not live past 2?

SIDS sudden infant death syndrome.


Who can you contact for more information about SIDS?

SIDS Alliance: (800) 221-SIDS San Diego Guild for Infant Survival: (619) 222-9662 California SIDS program: (800) 369-SIDS SIDS Massachusetts Center: (617) 534-SIDS i am doing a reseach about sids and i have to have all differtant thing about itcan you send me paper about it please


How many sids does a heptagon?

Not sure about sids, but it has 7 sides.


You are a polygon you have 5 sids and 2 right angels what am i?

Are you one of my sids?


In the acronym SIDS what does the you stand for?

SIDS is Sudden Infant Death Sydrome.


Can smoking cause SIDS?

Smoking doesn't cause SIDS. I lost a baby to SIDS in 2003 and I didn't smoke. There are remarks that it could be related but because no one knows what causes SIDS everyone just speculates.There is a strong correlation between parental smoking and SIDS.


How babies die?

Babies can die from a number of things. Abuse, neglect, SIDs, disease. Babies CANNOT die from being wrapped too tightly. You're supposed to swaddle them when they're newborns. Honestly, babies can die just like anyone else. There has to either be something seriously wrong with the baby or SIDS can kill them. But new research has discovered that SIDs is linked to certain shots given to infants.


When toddlers die from SIDS do they have marks on their heads?

Toddlers do not die of SIDS. After six months of age, SIDS is extremely rare. The acronym SIDS stands for Sudden INFANT Death Syndrome. Toddlers do not die of SIDS. Marks anywhere on the body of a dead infant would be cause for a coroners examination and possible inquiry.


Is REM sleep deprivation associated with SIDS?

Is REM sleep deprivation associated with SIDS?


What is a SIDS event?

A SIDS event is when an infant dies for no apparent reason usually in their sleep.


How can you tell if your baby has SIDS or any signs of SIDS?

There are no signs to tell if your baby will pass to SIDS. SIDS is sudden & silent & unexpected. There is no way to tell until your baby is gone.