what is sids?

Question

i hear so much about sids and kids and baby dieing from it what is it and what make them die

Answer 1

What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Sometimes a baby who seems healthy dies during sleep. This is called sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS. SIDS is also known as crib death.

In most cases, a parent or caregiver puts the baby down to sleep and returns later to find the baby has died. It’s no one’s fault. SIDS can happen even when you do everything right.

Although SIDS is rare, it is one of the most common causes of death in babies between 1 and 12 months of age. Most babies who die of SIDS are between the ages of 2 and 4 months. More boys than girls die of SIDS, and most deaths occur in the winter.1, 2

What causes SIDS?
Doctors don't know what causes SIDS. It seems to happen more often in premature and low-birth-weight babies. It also is seen more often in babies whose mothers did not get medical care during the pregnancy and in babies whose mothers smoke. SIDS may also be more likely in babies who were part of a multiple pregnancy (for example, twins or triplets) or whose mothers are younger than 20.

When babies sleep on their bellies, they may not breathe well. Not too long ago, side sleeping was said to be okay. But a baby placed on its side can easily roll onto its belly and could have trouble breathing.

Researchers are studying the possibility that SIDS may be caused by problems with how well the brain controls breathing and/or temperature during the first few months of life.3 More research on this is needed.

What are the symptoms?
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.

How is SIDS diagnosed?
SIDS is named the cause of death only when no other cause is found. To find out why a baby died, medical experts review the baby's and parents' medical histories, study the area where the baby died, and do an autopsy.

What can you do to reduce the risk of SIDS?
There is no sure way to prevent SIDS, but doing certain things may help protect a baby:4

The most important thing you can do is to always place your baby to sleep on his or her back rather than on the stomach or side.
Don't smoke while you are pregnant. Also, do not let anyone smoke around your baby once he or she is born.
For the first 6 months, have your baby sleep in a crib in the same room where you sleep.
Make sure the baby sleeps on a firm mattress (with a fitted sheet).
Don't put anything in the crib that a baby can pull over his or her head, such as blankets, comforters, stuffed toys, or pillows.
If you use bumper pads, use ones that are thin and firm, and make sure they are attached tightly to the crib.
Keep the room warm enough so that your baby can sleep in lightweight clothes without a blanket.
Consider offering your baby a pacifier at nap time and bedtime. This may help prevent SIDS, though experts do not know why. If you breast-feed, wait until your baby is about a month old before you start giving him or her a pacifier.
Make sure your baby’s caregivers know what you expect them to do. Don't assume they know what to do to help reduce the risk of SIDS.

Answer 2

This is better than me explaining it to you:

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the death of a baby younger than 1 year old without a known cause. Typically, a parent or other caregiver puts the baby—who seems healthy—down to sleep and returns later to find the baby has died. No one is at fault when a baby dies of SIDS; it can be neither predicted nor completely prevented.

A baby's death is not considered a case of SIDS when a specific cause is discovered, such as carbon monoxide poisoning. By definition, SIDS is considered the cause of a baby's death only when it remains unexplained, even after a thorough investigation. SIDS is also known as crib death, cot death, or sudden infant death, unexplained (SIDU).

Although SIDS is rare, it is one of the most common causes of death in babies between 1 and 12 months of age. Most babies who die of SIDS are between the ages of 2 and 4 months.

Answer 3

SIDS is sudden infant death syndrome. It is a label that has been given to children that suddenly die with no explanation.

Most commonly it occurs in young infants, less than 1 year. It can be attributed to sleeping on their stomach, co-sleeping or sleeping with inappropriate bedding. So...make sure your put the baby to bed on its back, if it rolls over, it is probably strong enough to hold its head up when necessary. Do not use bedding that is not made or approved for cribs. Have the baby sleep in the crib and not on your bed. Our beds are soft and we sleep harder than babies. We could accidentally roll over onto the child, crushing it or suffocating it.

For more information talk to your pediatrician

Answer 4

my sister died of sids. it's anything that medical professionals cant give an explanation for. Sudden Infant Death Syndrom (sids) is while a youngster is going to sleep and simply doesnt breath. it's anything that's rather terrible. however they are saying that medical professionals in england are seeking to discover a medication.. Rest in peace tiffany.

Answer 5

SIDS is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. They aren't really sure what causes it. It is when an infant dies suddenly for no apparent reason.

Answer 6

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. It scares the crap out of me. No one knows exactly why these babies die. You can help prevent, by keeping their room between 64-70 degrees, no blankets in the crib or stuffed animals or pillows. There is tons of info online. Research it more. God bless you.

Answer 7

It stands for sudden infant death syndrome. It is pretty much when a baby dies without a known cause. I think it is like sleep apnea, where they just stop breathing in their sleep. They will tell you all kinds of things like not to lay baby on stomach and things like that, but I think it is just bs, its just a sleeping disorder that just happens to any baby usually under 1 year.

Answer 8

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The causes are not actually known, but it is believed that in some cases, babies suffocate when they sleep on their stomachs. SIDS is also more common among babies whose parents smoke.

Answer 9

It's Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. No one really knows what causes it which is why it is called Suden Infant Death Syndrome. But I have attached a link that can give you some more info.

Answer 10

Sometimes when the docs don't really know what caused an infants death they call it SIDs. (Sudden Infant Death)