SIDS
is an acronym for sudden infant death Syndrome , also known as crib death
. SIDS is not any illness or disease ; it is the diagnosis given when an
apparently healthy baby less than one year old , dies without warning . SIDS
strikes most often , but not always during periods of extended sleep . it seems
the
child "forgets" to take a breath .
Irregular breathing can also be an indicator of serious illnesses, allergies or
other life threatening conditions .
WHAT
IS SIDS ?
SIDS
is an acronym for sudden infant death Syndrome , also known as crib death
. SIDS is not any illness or disease ; it is the diagnosis given when an
apparently healthy baby less than one year old , dies without warning . SIDS
strikes most often , but not always during periods of extended sleep . it seems
the
child "forgets" to take a breath .
Irregular breathing can also be an indicator of serious illnesses, allergies or
other life threatening conditions .
