sudden infant death syndrome
noun
: death of an apparently healthy infant usually before one year of age that is of unknown cause and occurs especially during sleep
—abbreviation SIDS
called also crib death
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This leads to a reduction in the air circulation and puts kids at risk of heatstroke and even sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) as their body temperatures reach dangerous levels.
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Hollee Actman Becker, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024
Another 14% was caused by disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, followed by sudden infant death syndrome, unintentional injuries and maternal complications.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 25 July 2024
Data from the report showed in 2022, the five leading causes of all infant deaths were the same as those in 2021 including congenital malformations, disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), unintentional injuries and maternal complications.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 July 2024
The use of wedges or other devices is not recommended, as propping up your baby may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
—Jennifer White, Parents, 1 July 2024
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Hollee Actman Becker, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024
Another 14% was caused by disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, followed by sudden infant death syndrome, unintentional injuries and maternal complications.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 25 July 2024
Data from the report showed in 2022, the five leading causes of all infant deaths were the same as those in 2021 including congenital malformations, disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), unintentional injuries and maternal complications.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 July 2024
The use of wedges or other devices is not recommended, as propping up your baby may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
—Jennifer White, Parents, 1 July 2024
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“Sudden infant death syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sudden%20infant%20death%20syndrome. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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