SPOTLIGHT: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, aka "Crib death"

SPOTLIGHT: CRIB DEATH (SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME)

SOURCE: CDC/NCHS

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and that means making sure our youngest and most vulnerable people are sleeping without risk of suffocation or a mysterious case of SIDS.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also referred to in some cases as Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID or SUDI), cot death, or crib death, takes the lives of 3,500 infants under age 1 years in the United States. 

This is an absolutely heartbreaking essay written by a mother who lost her baby to SIDS: please steel yourself and go read it to be reminded of the blessings that we all have when our children sleep through the night safely and wake up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. The mysterious nature of SIDS makes these deaths exponentially tragic because there's still so much we don't know about this disorder, which can still occur even in babies who are not co-sleeping or asleep on their tummies.

This week, we spotlight recent news about SIDS with content spanning the last six months.

This week's links were published or updated been 4.29.16 and 10.14.16.

APR 29 || CAPITAL GAZETTE

County health officials: Seven infants have died of SUIDs so far in 2016, matching 2013 record

APR 29 || KUOW

Unsafe Sleep Leading Cause Of Infant Death In Washington’s Child Welfare System

MAY 6 || US NEWS & WORLD REPORT

How to Promote Safe Sleep for Your Infant

MAY 8 || GAINESVILLE TIMES

State agencies rally to prevent infants dying in sleep

MAY 10 || SLEEP REVIEW

Serotonin Reduces Apnea, Could be Clue to SIDS

MAY 11 || HEALTH NEWS REVIEW

Swaddling and SIDS: Why scary headlines got it wrong

MAY 11 || JACKSON FREE PRESS

Infant Mortality Prevention, Social Service Jobs on Budget Chop Block

MAY 11 || MIC.com

Here's The Thing About Sudden Infant Death Syndrome That No One Is Talking About

MAY 11 || TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

New initiative promotes safe newborn sleep

MAY 13 || KOMO 4 NEWS

SIDS study could connect mysterious death to inner ear problem (video)

MAY 19 || 11 ALIVE ATLANTA

First Lady helps launch Ga. 'Safe to Sleep' campaign (video)

MAY 19 || UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

Bereaved parents should be given full details about how to reduce sudden infant death syndrome risk 

MAY 24 || IDEA STREAM

Why Do Babies Die In Their Sleep? (podcast)

MAY 24 || REUTERS

Parents who lose a baby to SIDS want more information

MAY 24 || WOOD TV

Deaths at day cares often related to unsafe sleep

MAY 27 || WEST

There is no link between vaccines and sudden infant death

JUN 1 || BUFFALO NEWS

Letter: Legislation will help reduce infant deaths

JUN 2 || THE ATLANTIC

Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

JUN 2 || ROMPER

Are Infant Sleep Sacks Safe?

JUN 7 || WRAL

Simple sleeping habits can help prevent sudden infant death

JUN 24 || PARENT HERALD

Apps That Track Babies’ Bodies And Movements Give Parents ‘Peace Of Mind’

JUL 2 || INQUISITR

SIDS study reveals three factors that increase infant's risk

JUL 18 || NEWS-MEDICAL.net

What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and how many babies and toddlers die from SIDS each year?

JUL 25 || UMMID

​Covering baby's pram may lead to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

JUL 26 || ENGADGET

Owlet's wearable SIDS alarm isn't ready for the real world

AUG 7 || ROMPER

Is SIDS Genetic? It's Unlikely That Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Is In The Genes environments

AUG 9 || HERALD SUN

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Baby flat head fears stoking risks—research  environments

AUG 11 || THE GUARDIAN

Number of cot deaths in England and Wales falls to lowest on record environments

AUG 15 || USA TODAY

Study: Parents still put babies in risky sleep environments (video)

AUG 17 || INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – Why parents may choose to put babies in 'unsafe' sleeping positions

AUG 18 || THE NEWS & OBSERVER

Man invents device to help prevent infant death while babies sleep

AUG 18 || PARENT HERALD

Baby Safety: Safety Bed To Minimize Risk Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

AUG 23 || SOMERSET LIVE

What is sudden infant death syndrome, and how can you prevent it?

AUG 26 || THE GUARDIAN

Back to sleep: the doctor who helped stem a cot death epidemic

AUG 29 || HERALD-MAIL MEDIA

Say YES to Safe Sleep for Babies Campaign

AUG 30 || THE GUARDIAN

Breastfeeding, air pollution and sudden infant death syndrome environments

SEPT 9 || ROMPER

7 Things You Can Do To Your Home Or Apartment To Reduce The Risk Of SIDS

SEPT 9 || WASHINGTON TIMES

County’s high infant mortality sparks concern, research

SEPT 12 || BRIGHTON-PITTSFORD POST

Rochester General Hospital named Safe Sleep Champion

SEPT 16 || LOS ANGELES TIMES

Op-Ed: It's OK to sleep next to your infant child. It's even beneficial

SEPT 17 || WDAY

Woman behind required daycare training for sudden infant death, honored at Fargodome Saturday

SEPT 27 || PARENT HERALD

Dangers Of Bed-Sharing With Babies: Alarming Rates Of Suffocation Or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Recorded

SEPT 28 || NBC-15 WMTV

Spreading awareness about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

SEPT 30 || ROMPER

Does Co-Sleeping Protect Your Kid From Illness? Many Experts Argue It Does

SEPT 30 || WTVA

Dawson’s Dream develops from mother’s worst nightmare

OCT 4 || SLEEP REVIEW

Infant Safe Sleep Practices On Rise In New York Hospitals Participating In Perinatal Study

OCT 7 || CINCINNATI.com

SIDS Cookbook spreads the love for Jean-Robert de Cavel's cause

OCT 7 || CLOSER

REVEALED: the one thing you should NEVER do with your baby's pram

OCT 7 || SHREVEPORT TIMES

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month

OCT 8 || ACCRINGTON OBSERVER

Baby tragedy in Great Harwood was 'cot death' - inquest

OCT 8 || THE NORTHERN STAR

Young mum's 'distressing case' to bring a law change

OCT 9 || THE DAILY REPUBLIC

Revealing myths, facts about SIDS

OCT 10 || CENTRALMAINE.com

Our Opinion: Maine’s public health shortfall impacts infant mortality

OCT 10 || EMPORIA GAZETTE

Wade's Ride raises $13,000 for SIDS Prevention

OCT 10 || OHIO CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Ohio AAP Promotes Safe Sleep for SIDS Awareness Month

OCT 10 || ROMPER

7 Myths About SIDS That Are Putting Babies In Danger

OCT 10 || WEAU 13 NEWS

Health Beat with Dr. Alicia Arnold: SIDS - Oct. 10th (video)

OCT 11 || ECONOTIMES
SIDS Awareness Month: Know the Facts: When SIDS is Classified Wrong

OCT 11 || INDIE ONLINE
Program to cover infant sleeping safety

(Oct 24, Massillon, OH)

OCT 11 || JAMA NETWORK
Molecular Autopsy for Sudden Unexpected Death

OCT 11 || KFOR

How to create a safe sleep environment for your baby

OCT 11 || LIVERPOOL LIFE

Baby Box scheme to support parents

OCT 11 || SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

TSRI and STSI scientists use 'molecular autopsies' to find clues to sudden death

OCT 12 || CALIFORNIA HEALTHLINE

Genetic Testing Doesn’t Always Hold The Answers To A Sudden, Unexpected Death

OCT 12 || JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Preventing SIDS

OCT 12 || THE SUN

TELLY STARS' HEARTACHE - We were overjoyed the day our baby finally took every bottle… but she died later that night

OCT 12 || WHSV

How to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

OCT 13 || ABC NEWS AUSTRALIA

Doctors pledge to reduce rate of sudden unexpected death in children under four

OCT 13 || BEDTIMES MAGAZINE

Babies Still Sleep in High-Risk SIDS Environments

OCT 13 || DAILY POST

Brave Gwynedd mum tells of heartache of losing a child to cot death

OCT 13 || DIGITAL JOURNAL

Parent’s Rights USA provides useful information about baby care for parents

OCT 13 || HUFFINGTON POST

Living For Eddie - A Bereaved Dad’s Story

OCT 13 || MARKET WIRED

Baby's Breath: October Is SIDS Awareness Month -- Why Is Changing SIDS to "Undetermined" on Infant Death Certificates Across Canada Devastating for the SIDS Community

OCT 13 || PRWEB

Science-driven Product With a Social Mission Helps Parents Make Safer Sleep Choices

OCT 13 || THE SUN

'IT WAS SO PAINFUL' - Loose Women star Anne Diamond opens up about heart breaking loss of her son to cot death

OCT 13 || TELEGRAPH

MP moves House of Commons to tears as she shares story of the death of her baby girl Veronica

OCT 14 || KENTUCKY FORWARD

SmartHealthToday: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) — reduce the risks to protect your baby

OCT 14 || NEW ZEALAND HERALD

International Baby Loss Week: Couple who lost two children in three years