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.

SIDS: Back to sleep has made a significant impact on decreasing mortality from sids. Never lay your baby to sleep on his/her tummy. Other factors that contribute to sids are exposure to cigarette smoke, so avoid smoking also, which will also be good for your own health.