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Seven Steps to Reduce the Risk of SIDS

SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is the leading cause of death for infants under one year of age. Based on the latest recommendations from
the American Academy of Pediatrics, Seven Steps to Reduce the Risk of SIDS shows how to dramatically lower an infant's risk, using simple, important safety steps. Although SIDS is a frightening subject, this video's positive and compassionate tone will help ease parents' anxieties by showing them how to give their baby a healthy and happy first year.

Viewers will learn about the importance of:

Back sleeping

Safe bedding

Room sharing

Pacifiers at bedtime

How to avoid overheating

Smoke-free environments

Educating secondary caregivers

Arm families with knowledge
Pediatricians are concerned that parents may have a false sense of security due to the decrease in SIDS-related deaths over the past decade. This is an important time to remind communities about SIDS, and educate them about the best ways to keep infants safe and sound.

Risks of SIDS will also provide:

How to prevent flat spots on infants' heads

Graphics and animation to illustrate explanations

The benefits of breastfeeding

Safety measures with siblings and pets