When we talk about SIDS we refer to the sudden death syndrome that affects apparently healthy and disease-free newborns under 12 months. SIDS is the English acronym for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, that is the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

How to avoid SIDS?

To avoid the occurrence of SIDS there are no certain remedies, but some experts find some tips useful to prevent SIDS and avoid cot death.

One of the advice given by experts to prevent SIDS is to always place the baby on his back both in the crib and on the bed.

To prevent SIDS and avoid cot death, don't cover the baby too much, don't cover his face and don't overheat the room.

To avoid SIDS, we must avoid sleeping with the baby, and free up the space around him while he sleeps. Experts to prevent SIDS advise pregnant women to avoid smoking during pregnancy and in the presence of the newborn

What are the causes of SIDS?

The causes of SIDS are not yet known today, but some scholars have found some triggering circumstances and risk factors that increase the chances of sudden cot death.

Physical factors may be causing SIDS, such as some congenital brain abnormalities, areas of the brain that do not function properly, which regulate breathing, blood pressure upon awakening, and heart rate.

The cause of SIDS could also be the premature birth of the newborn, which could cause an immaturity of the organs of the brain and lungs, these two organs if not developed well may not function properly.

Some environmental factors could also cause SIDS, we must avoid covering the baby too much, and let him sleep in too hot and dry environments.