Several factors increase a baby’s risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
- Low birth weight infants.
- Premature infants.
- Sex of the baby-boys have a higher incidence of SIDS.
- Race: African American, American Indian or Native Alaskan babies have a higher risk for SIDS.
- Babies who sleep on their stomachs.
One may also ask, are there warning signs of a child with SIDS if so what?
SIDS has no symptoms or warning signs. Babies who die of SIDS seem healthy before being put to bed. They show no signs of struggle and are often found in the same position as when they were placed in the bed.
Secondly, can SIDS happen when baby is awake?
SIDS usually occurs when a baby is asleep, although it can occasionally happen while they’re awake. Parents can reduce the risk of SIDS by not smoking while pregnant or after the baby is born, and always placing the baby on their back when they sleep.
Why does a pacifier prevent SIDS?
Sucking on a pacifier requires forward positioning of the tongue, thus decreasing this risk of oropharyngeal obstruction. The influence of pacifier use on sleep position may also contribute to its apparent protective effect against SIDS.
Why is SIDS risk highest at 3 months?
Most SIDS deaths happen in babies between 1 and 4 months old, and cases rise during cold weather. Babies might have a higher risk of SIDS if: their mother smoked, drank, or used drugs during pregnancy and after birth. their mother had poor prenatal care.