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What is SIDS?

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, SIDS, is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby under the age of one year that remains unexplained after the performance of an autopsy, an examination of the scene of the death, and a review of the baby's medical history.

SIDS Facts:

• SIDS is the leading cause of infant death after 1 month of age

• African-American babies are twice as likely to die of SIDS than white babies

• Most SIDS deaths occur in the winter months

• Most SIDS deaths occur when the baby is between 2-4 months of age

• SIDS has been associated with unsafe sleep practices

Learn more about SIDS by visiting the SIDS of Pennsylvania website