All Posts Tagged With: "SIDS"

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10
Feb
2010

Study: Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of SIDS

In a new study from Germany, breastfeeding has been linked to lower risks of SIDS in infants.

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9
Feb
2010

aden + anais Cozy Sleeping Bag Giveaway{CLOSED}

We had the opportunity to giveaway an adorable aden + anais cozy sleeping bag featuring four layers of muslin to keep baby safe and warm during these cold winter months!

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3
Feb
2010

Study: Chemical Deficiency in The Brain Could Trigger SIDS

In what seems like an answer to the all important question of what causes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS, a research team in Children’s Hospital, Boston has found that it might be due to the deficiency of a chemical in the brain.

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15
Oct
2009

Study: Over Half SIDS Cases From Co-Sleeping

A interesting study published on bmj.com yesterday reports that more than half of unexplained sudden infant deaths occur while the infant is sharing a bed or a sofa with a parent (co-sleeping).

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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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29
Sep
2008

Study Reveals Why Smokers’ Babies at Greater Risk of SIDS

As we have reported on many occasions, babies of smoking moms are more likely to be born prematurely and have low birth weight, grow slower, and be at greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
When babies are born too soon, their lungs aren’t as developed as full-term babies (born 38 to 42 weeks after [...]

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