10 Tips For Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Photo 3

10 Tips For Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

January 29, 2009

Breastfeed

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The American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Institute advises:

Breastfeed babies whenever possible. Breast milk decreases the occurrence of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Studies show that breastfed babies have a lower SIDS rate than formula-fed babies.

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The American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Institute advises:

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6 Comments

pour qua 4 years 15 weeks

Also, pacifiers are fine with the "breast-feeding crowd" if the parents wish to use them. Just make sure breast-feeding is established first, typically 6 weeks.

kia 4 years 16 weeks

Thanks for posting this slideshow.

meumitsuki 4 years 16 weeks

Recirculated air is a big one.

lickety split 4 years 16 weeks

i heard that sleeping with a fan in the room is recommended too. wonder what the "exclusively breast feed" crowd thinks about the pacifier recommendation.

lickety split 4 years 16 weeks

i heard that sleeping with a fan in the room is recommended too. wonder what the "exclusively breast feed" crowd thinks about the pacifier recommendation.