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10
Oct
2008

Could A Simple Fan Prevent Sudden Infant Syndrome?

According to a study published this week, measures, such as simple as using a fan or opening a window could reduce the danger of sudden infant death syndrome.
Kimberly Coleman-Phox and colleagues at Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research in Oakland, California found that infants who slept in a bedroom with a fan had a 72 [...]

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23
Oct
2007

‘Sleeping Safely’ Public Awareness Campaign Launched After 76 Infant Deaths Occur 18 Months

City health officials in Philadelphia launch ‘Sleeping Safely’ Public Awareness Campaign after staggering statistics were released Tuesday about infant deaths.

Officials said that 76 infants died in unsafe sleeping environments during the past year and a half. That’s more babies dying in unsafe sleeping conditions than from neglect or physical abuse over the past 18 [...]

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5
Apr
2007

Risks Of Sleeping With Baby Ignored

According to a new University of Manitoba study to be released this week, the majority of new parents bring their infant to bed on an occasional or regular basis.

The study was funded by The Manitoba Institute of Child Health in 2005. They distributed 1,100 questionnaires to every mom who gave birth within the month. [...]

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25
Jan
2007

Day-time Crib Death Risk Warning

Some parents believe that crib death can only happen at night. Researchers in the U.K. want parents to be aware that the risk of crib death must be taken for day-time naps as well as night-time sleeps.

Researchers said this includes both the advice that babies should sleep on their backs and that they should [...]

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