What is SIDS (sudden infant death)

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), or “death in a crib”, is a rare but highly dreaded event that can occur in the first months of life, with peaks between the 2nd and the 4th month. The causes are not yet fully known: it is thought that they depend on several factors together (sleeping position, temperature, smoking, care habits). It is therefore not possible to predict it or completely eliminate the risk, but some daily maternal habits help to reduce the probability in a concrete way: - Making the newborn always sleep on his stomach (supine position) on a Rigid and without pillows, plush toys or bumpers in the bed.- Avoid co-sleeping, that is, sleeping in the same bed: better the same room but separate surfaces.- Do not smoke during pregnancy and after birth.- Breastfeed, if possible: it has a recognized protective effect.- Prevent the child from being too hot during sleep.- Offer the pacifier at bedtime, if pleased.- Follow pediatric checks regularly.