Did you know that blankets shouldn't be used in cribs for babies under 1 year old?
This is one of many tips that can help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The condition happens when a baby younger than 1 year old dies without a clear cause.
To help raise awareness and educate caregivers about SIDS, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) has developed a number of online resources. All are available on NICHD's Safe to Sleep® website and include up-to-date information reviewed by NIH researchers.
You can see a diagram of what a safe sleeping environment should look like or watch videos tailored to the type of caregiver, like breastfeeding moms or grandparents.
