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A plot of SIDS rate from 1988 to 2006. The Safe to Sleep campaign, formerly known as the Back to Sleep campaign, [1] is an initiative backed by the US National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) at the US National Institutes of Health to encourage parents to have their infants sleep on their backs (supine position) to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the largest professional association of pediatricians in the United States. [1] It is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois , and maintains an office in Washington, D.C. [ 2 ] The AAP has published hundreds of policy statements, ranging from advocacy issues to practice recommendations.
And for good reason: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says to always avoid co-sleeping with infants under 6 months of age in order to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant death.
It is thus recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and promoted as a best practice by the US National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) "Safe to Sleep" campaign. The incidence of SIDS has fallen in a number of countries in which this recommendation has been widely adopted. [ 71 ]
Focusing on safe sleep practices for infants is crucial, especially in Indiana, where sleep-related deaths are a leading cause of infant mortality. Ask the Expert: Safe sleep saves babies' lives ...
A 2021 analysis of images on Instagram showed that less than 8% were consistent with American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for safe sleeping environments for infants.
Based on the latest research on child safety, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated their recommendations on childcare, ranging from sleep positions to feeding.
A number of instances of SIDS have involved crib bumpers, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against their use. [24] The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 banned the sale or manufacture of crib bumpers in the United States, along with infant beds inclined more than 10°. Some toys are specifically intended for an infant bed.