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Here are some tips to reduce SIDs

You can help reduce your babys risk of Crib Death or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by following just a few tips:

Before your baby is born:

• Quit smoking
• Avoid Alcohol, drugs, and secondhand smoke
• Get medical care during your pregnancy
• Prepare a safe sleeping place for your bab
• Create a smoke-free home
• Let family members know how they can help keep baby safe

After baby is born:

• Put your baby on their back to sleep for naps and at night - Its safe, does not cause choking, and is comfortable
• Use a firm mattress for babys crib - avoid waterbeds, beanbag chairs, and sofas.
• Baby should sleep in his / her on crib
• Keep pillows, comforters, soft blankets, stuffed animals and toys out of the crib

When baby is awake: Put baby on the stomach to play and for exercise

Other tips:

• Do not let anyone smoke near your baby
• Keep baby and the room temperature comfortable - not too hot
• Breastfeed your baby,

Take your baby for regular checkups and for shots,, Share these tips with others who care for your baby-From the NC Healthy Start Foundation You can call 1-800-FOR-BABY for more information about SIDS or for help with the baby in your family.