Clinical inquiries: What are safe sleeping arrangements for infants?

Abstract

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).

• Authors: Michelle R Adler, Abbas Hyderi, Andrew Hamilton, Perry Brown
• Journal: The Journal of family practice (J Fam Pract) Vol. 55 Issue 12 Pg. 1083-4, 1087 (Dec 2006) ISSN: 0094-3509 [Print] United States
• PMID: 17137548 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Tobacco Smoke Pollution

Topics

• Beds
• Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
• Humans
• Infant Care (methods)
• Infant Equipment
• Infant, Newborn
• Parents (education)
• Prone Position
• Sudden Infant Death (prevention & control)
• Supine Position
• Tobacco Smoke Pollution (adverse effects)