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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Overview and prevention strategies.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
PaediatricsPublic Health
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Clinical Guidelines

NICE Quality Standard [QS37]: Safer practices for bed sharing
National
Joint Statement on Safe Sleep: Reducing Sudden Infant Deaths in Canada
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Safe Sleep (AAP Clinical Guidance)
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Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment (AAP Policy Statement)
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - NHS
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