Clinical inquiries: What are safe sleeping arrangements for infants?
Non-supine sleep position and parental tobacco use are known risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Recent studies show that co-sleeping (bed sharing) slightly increases the overall risk of SIDS (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B) and is greatest for infants less than 11 weeks old (SOR: B). The relationship between bed sharing and SIDS is strongest for infants whose parents use tobacco (SOR: B). Infants who sleep in a room separate from their caregivers or on a couch or an armchair are at increased risk for SIDS (SOR: B). Using bedding accessories such as duvets or pillows may increase an infant's risk of SIDS (SOR: B).
Adler
Michelle R
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Department of Family Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
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Abbas
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Hamilton
Andrew
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Perry
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D001513:Beds; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care / Q000379:methods*; D015370:Infant Equipment; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D016684:Prone Position; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016683:Supine Position; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects
D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution