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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome FAQ



Frequently Asked Questions about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

This FAQ is not by any means meant to be a definitive work on SIDS. If you are interested in writing such a document, feel free to do so on your own. In the same vein, the current maintainer will respond to any email on the subject with a form letter, letting you know how you can become the new maintainer of this FAQ.

More detailed and up-to-date information on SIDS is available for those who have WWW access. The URL for "SIDS Network, Inc." is http://sids-network.org.

For a list of other FAQ topics, tune in to misc.kids.info, and/or look for the FAQ File Index posted to misc.kids weekly

Copyright 1995-1998, Margaret Gibbs. Use and copying of this information are permitted as long as (1) no fees or compensation are charged for use, copies or access to this information, and (2) this copyright notice is included intact.

-01 SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SIDS is the death of an apparently healthy infant that remains ...
-02 Risk Factors:
Note: Most babies with all the risk factors LIVE and babies with no ...
-03 Things to do with your infant:
The American Association of Pediatrics recommended in 1997 that ...
-04 SIDS is NOT:
1) Apnea (breathing stops); Many people have apnea and apnea has ...
-05 Autopsy and Death Scene Protocols:
California was the first state to have a comprehensive autopsy and ...
-06 Old Wives Tales:
Many old wives tales, superstitions, and just plain stupidity abound ...
-07 Good Book:
'When the Bough Breaks' by Peter Davis and David Delgadillo....
-08 What to say to SIDS parents:
Most people are uncomfortable with death, especially when it deals ...
-09 Who to Contact for Information:
SIDS Alliance: (800) 221-...







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