Q: what is sudden infant death syndrome sids?

Unexplained death <1: Sids(also called crib death, cot death or sudden & unexplained death of infancy) is just that, unexplained. First described in egyptian hieroglyphs, this occurs randomly thru all races & cultures. It is seen is early as a few days of age& by research definition up to 1yr. It tends to cluster in the first 4m, occur more in babies sleeping on their belly, in premi's, in households with smokers.

Q: what are the causes of sudden infant death ?

Unknown: Although researched for decades the actual cause eludes us. In theory something in the breathing center of babies brain may be vulnerable. At most we understand associations. Prematurity, poverty, smokers in household, multiple birth & the big one, sleeping on the belly, are all associated with higher risk.

Q: can the incidence of sudden infant death be reduced?

Yes..Back & No Smoke: The studies clearly show there are things that can be done to reduce the incidence of sids. There are 2 essential things to reduce your baby's risk of sids. Sleep them on their backs every time they sleep and do not smoke - not even if you go outside. The chemicals in smoke end up on your clothes and affect baby's breathing pattern. Also, sleeping in separate bed but in parent's room is safest!

Q: what do you think causes sudden infant death syndrome?

CO2 retention: Although not accepted universally, the current theory regarding sids is the rebreathing of co2 which is normally exhaled with each breath by all humans. The idea is that sids is caused by the rebreathing of co2, in the prone position. Co2, which is a respiratory depressant, is rebreathed when infants inhale from a pocket of exhaled co2. This is why fans, and supine positioning is recommended.

Q: at what age is sudden infant death syndrome sids most likely?

SIDS: The highest incidence is from 2 to 4 months of age and declines to virtually none after the first year of life. Remember always put the baby on its back to sleep. This also reduces the incidence.

Q: what is the definition or description of: sudden infant death?

SIDS: SIDS is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. SIDS is sometimes known as crib death because the infants often die in their cribs. To prevent it babies should sleep on their back, no blankets, bumpers or pillow, no stuffed animals in cribs, avoid second hand-smoking, avoid co-sleeping in same bed as parents.

Q: what does sids (sudden infant death syndrome) have to do with smoking?

POISON!!: We don't know the exact specifics of what happens, but the statistics clearly show much higher rates of sids in parents who smoke. If mom smoked while pregnant, the toxins likely affect baby's respiratory center in brain and make it less mature. After birth, the poisons and toxins in the smoke, which can stick to your clothes, may affect the "switch" to tell baby to breath or affect the heartbeat.

Q: can you tell me how is sudden infant death syndrome relevant to psychology?

SIDS: In my developmental psychology course we cover SIDS as we discuss the infant years.

Q: what are the best ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome?

Back to sleep: Number one measure is to place your baby on her back when sleeping always until she is at least 9 months. Other measures include keeping room temperature comfortably cool, not smoking and placing on a firm baby mattress bed without any side bumpers, pillows, heavy sheets or stuffed animals.

Question 1

what causes sudden infant death syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Varioius reasons: Sids can be very devastating to a family, as you can imagine. Unfortunately, it is more of a symptom and does not tell you much about the cause. Here is link for some information about it: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002533/.

Question 2

what is sudden infant death syndrome sids?

Accepted Answer

Unexplained death <1: Sids(also called crib death, cot death or sudden & unexplained death of infancy) is just that, unexplained. First described in egyptian hieroglyphs, this occurs randomly thru all races & cultures. It is seen is early as a few days of age& by research definition up to 1yr. It tends to cluster in the first 4m, occur more in babies sleeping on their belly, in premi's, in households with smokers.

Question 3

what are the causes of sudden infant death ?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Although researched for decades the actual cause eludes us. In theory something in the breathing center of babies brain may be vulnerable. At most we understand associations. Prematurity, poverty, smokers in household, multiple birth & the big one, sleeping on the belly, are all associated with higher risk.

Question 4

can the incidence of sudden infant death be reduced?

Accepted Answer

Yes..Back & No Smoke: The studies clearly show there are things that can be done to reduce the incidence of sids. There are 2 essential things to reduce your baby's risk of sids.  Sleep them on their backs every time they sleep and do not smoke - not even if you go outside.  The chemicals in smoke end up on your clothes and affect baby's breathing pattern.  Also, sleeping in separate bed but in parent's room is safest!

Question 5

what do you think causes sudden infant death syndrome?

Accepted Answer

CO2 retention: Although not accepted universally, the current theory regarding sids is the rebreathing of co2 which is normally exhaled with each breath by all humans. The idea is that sids is caused by the rebreathing of co2, in the prone position. Co2, which is a respiratory depressant,  is rebreathed when infants inhale from a pocket of exhaled co2. This is why fans, and supine positioning is recommended.

Question 6

at what age is sudden infant death syndrome sids most likely?

Accepted Answer

SIDS: The highest incidence is from 2 to 4 months of age and declines to virtually none after the first year of life.
Remember always put the baby on its back to sleep. This also reduces the incidence.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: sudden infant death?

Accepted Answer

SIDS: SIDS is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. SIDS is sometimes known as crib death because the infants often die in their cribs.
To prevent it babies should sleep on their back, no blankets, bumpers or pillow, no stuffed animals in cribs, avoid second hand-smoking, avoid co-sleeping in same bed as parents.

Question 8

what does sids (sudden infant death syndrome) have to do with smoking?

Accepted Answer

POISON!!: We don't know the exact specifics of what happens, but the statistics clearly show much higher rates of sids in parents who smoke. If mom smoked while pregnant, the toxins likely affect baby's respiratory center in brain and make it less mature.  After birth, the poisons and toxins in the smoke, which can stick to your clothes, may affect the "switch" to tell baby to breath or affect the heartbeat.

Question 9

can you tell me how is sudden infant death syndrome relevant to psychology?

Accepted Answer

SIDS: In my developmental psychology course we cover SIDS as we discuss the infant years.

Question 10

what are the best ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Back to sleep: Number one measure is to place your baby on her back when sleeping always until she is at least 9 months. Other measures include keeping room temperature comfortably cool, not smoking and placing  on a firm baby mattress bed without any side bumpers, pillows, heavy sheets or stuffed animals.

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