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Step 1
Place your baby to sleep on his/her back. Place your baby on a firm mattress. Do not let your baby nap on cushions, pillows or couches. Remove any toys, loose blankets and bumpers from the crib.
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Step 2
Keep your baby away from smokers. Second hand smoke increases the risk of SIDS.
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Step 3
Don't let your baby overheat when he/she sleeps. The baby's room should be around 72 degree's. Don't overdress your child for bed.
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Step 4
If you Co-Sleep practice safe Co-sleeping. You can get helpful Co-Sleeping hints at http://www.askdrsears.com.
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Step 5
Offer baby a pacifier. Studies have shown that giving a baby a pacifier during the night time dramastically reduces SIDS. The researchers aren't sure of the exact reason why it works but think it reminds the babies to breathe at night.














Comments
UkieGirl said
on 10/5/2008 Thanks for this article. It is so important.
Hapworth said
on 7/7/2008 Good advice that all parents should heed.