What is SIDS?

Modifiable Risk Factors

Chart 1.2 : U.S. Infant Sleep Position, 1992-2004

Linking infant sleep position to the reduction in the number of SIDS deaths is important for the continuation of SIDS risk reduction messaging and research. This graph clearly demonstrates the change in position from prone to supine during the last 12 years.

Developed by the Program Support Center at First Candle with collaborative assistance from the Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death and Pregnancy Loss Centers.