Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): how to prevent them

According to the CDC, the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among infants 1–12 months, and third leading cause overall of infant mortality in the U.S.

Host Silvia Casabianca discusses how to prevent these tragic deaths with Paula DiGrigoli, Executive Director for the Safe & Healthy Children’s Coalition of Collier County, FL. and Physician Regional Center's pediatrician and neonatologist , Dr. Harry Moreau.

Learn the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations to prevent these tragic deaths: Infants should sleep in safe cribs, alone, on their backs, with no loose bedding or soft toys.

For information on the Safe to Sleep Public Education Campaign, click here: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/SIDS/Pages/sids.aspx