SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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Who Is at Highest Risk?

Infants at increased risk for SIDS are those younger than 6 months, those born prematurely, males, and twins or triplets. Although parents can't control these factors, research suggests there are risk factors for SIDS that parents can control.

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