Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is the sudden death of an infant under one year that remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation or autopsy. Sadly, the rates of sudden infant death from suffocation have quadrupled in the past 20 years in the US, changing many families' views of cosleeping and increasing awareness of the tragic syndrome. While there's no one perfect prevention technique, the American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Institute has put together a great guide of tips for parents.

Check out this slideshow to educate yourself.