sudden infant death syndrome

noun

: death of an apparently healthy infant usually before one year of age that is of unknown cause and occurs especially during sleep

—abbreviation SIDS

called also crib death

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After Her Baby Niece Died of SIDS Rachel’s murder capped off a tragic week for the Morin family, as her brother Nathan’s young baby reportedly died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) on July 28, according to The New York Post. —Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2023

Nursing helps guard against ear infections, allergies, diarrhea, pneumonia, meningitis, urinary tract infections, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). —Sandra Gordon, Parents, 31 July 2023

In addition to providing key nutrients to infants, research has shown links between breastfeeding and decreased rates of lower respiratory tract infections, obesity, severe diarrhea, ear infections and decreased risk of sudden infant death syndrome, the AAP says. —Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY, 28 June 2022

Four years later, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that babies sleep on a firm surface without any soft bedding to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, in addition to being placed on their backs. —Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2023

Misleading, exploitative marketing Research has shown that breastfeeding promotes infant brain development, prevents malnutrition and sudden infant death syndrome, and lowers the risk of infectious diseases, chronic diseases and leukemia later in life. —Janelle Chavez, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023

Following these guidelines will reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, as will choosing a bassinet with sturdy construction and secure attachments, says Laura Purdy, M.D., a family medicine physician. —Sarah Bradley, Parents, 10 July 2023

Caleb's death at just 19 days old was reported as sudden infant death syndrome. —Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 5 June 2023

Even products that claim to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) should be avoided, according to experts. —Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 5 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

sudden infant death syndrome

noun

: death of an apparently healthy infant usually before one year of age that is of unknown cause and occurs especially during sleep

—abbreviation SIDS

called also cot death, crib death