Find out all about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also known as Cot Death.
Baby sling warning after death of newborn Death of a baby carried in a sling carrier has prompted doctors to warn that babies in slings should have their heads facing outwards and faces uncovered.
Red Nose Day Red Nose Day is the major fundraiser for SIDS and Kids, an organisation that supports education and research about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
SIDS (cot death) Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is when an apparently normal healthy baby dies and no medical reason for the death can be found.
SIDS and grief Grief is not simple sadness, nor is it expressed only by crying. Everyone will feel many strong emotions in the weeks and months after a baby dies from SIDS.
SIDS research Find out about the objectives behind research into SIDS currently being performed around the world.
SIDS: causes The causes of SIDS are not known. Attempts to explain sudden unexpected death in infancy adequately have always been difficult.
SIDS: frequently asked questions Find out answers to frequently asked questions about SIDS, and how sudden infant death can be prevented.
SIDS: reducing the risk Discover some ways of reducing the risk of SIDS or sudden unexpected death in infancy.
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or cot death, is when an apparently healthy baby dies for no obvious reason.
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