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Resources for families include: Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), Tummy Time, Human Milk Feeding, Baby Registry, and Product Safety. Videos recommended by PA Safe Sleep are also available for your viewing.

What is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)?

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby before their first birthday. There are three types of SUID: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – The leading cause of infant death under one year, with no identified cause even after investigation. Accidental Suffocation and Strangulation in Bed – When a baby suffocates due to unsafe sleep conditions, such as soft bedding, bed-sharing, or getting trapped between objects. Unknown Causes – When a thorough investigation cannot determine the exact cause of death.
What are some key facts about SIDS?

SIDS is the most common cause of death in babies before their first birthday. Most SIDS deaths happen in the winter. Boys are more likely than girls to die from SIDS. Black infants are twice as likely to die from SIDS as white infants.
How does accidental suffocation and strangulation happen?

Babies can be at risk if they are not put to sleep safely. This can happen when: A baby falls off a bed or sofa. A baby gets tangled in sheets or blankets. A baby becomes trapped between a mattress and a wall. A baby suffocates when an adult or child accidentally rolls over on them while bed-sharing.
What are "unknown causes" of infant death?

In some cases, even after a full investigation, medical professionals cannot determine the exact cause of death. These cases are classified as unknown causes.

What is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)?

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby before their first birthday. There are three types of SUID: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – The leading cause of infant death under one year, with no identified cause even after investigation. Accidental Suffocation and Strangulation in Bed – When a baby suffocates due to unsafe sleep conditions, such as soft bedding, bed-sharing, or getting trapped between objects. Unknown Causes – When a thorough investigation cannot determine the exact cause of death.
What are some key facts about SIDS?

SIDS is the most common cause of death in babies before their first birthday. Most SIDS deaths happen in the winter. Boys are more likely than girls to die from SIDS. Black infants are twice as likely to die from SIDS as white infants.
How does accidental suffocation and strangulation happen?

Babies can be at risk if they are not put to sleep safely. This can happen when: A baby falls off a bed or sofa. A baby gets tangled in sheets or blankets. A baby becomes trapped between a mattress and a wall. A baby suffocates when an adult or child accidentally rolls over on them while bed-sharing.
What are "unknown causes" of infant death?

In some cases, even after a full investigation, medical professionals cannot determine the exact cause of death. These cases are classified as unknown causes.

What is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)?

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby before their first birthday. There are three types of SUID: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – The leading cause of infant death under one year, with no identified cause even after investigation. Accidental Suffocation and Strangulation in Bed – When a baby suffocates due to unsafe sleep conditions, such as soft bedding, bed-sharing, or getting trapped between objects. Unknown Causes – When a thorough investigation cannot determine the exact cause of death.
What are some key facts about SIDS?

SIDS is the most common cause of death in babies before their first birthday. Most SIDS deaths happen in the winter. Boys are more likely than girls to die from SIDS. Black infants are twice as likely to die from SIDS as white infants.
How does accidental suffocation and strangulation happen?

Babies can be at risk if they are not put to sleep safely. This can happen when: A baby falls off a bed or sofa. A baby gets tangled in sheets or blankets. A baby becomes trapped between a mattress and a wall. A baby suffocates when an adult or child accidentally rolls over on them while bed-sharing.
What are "unknown causes" of infant death?

In some cases, even after a full investigation, medical professionals cannot determine the exact cause of death. These cases are classified as unknown causes.

What is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)?

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby before their first birthday. There are three types of SUID: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – The leading cause of infant death under one year, with no identified cause even after investigation. Accidental Suffocation and Strangulation in Bed – When a baby suffocates due to unsafe sleep conditions, such as soft bedding, bed-sharing, or getting trapped between objects. Unknown Causes – When a thorough investigation cannot determine the exact cause of death.
What are some key facts about SIDS?

SIDS is the most common cause of death in babies before their first birthday. Most SIDS deaths happen in the winter. Boys are more likely than girls to die from SIDS. Black infants are twice as likely to die from SIDS as white infants.
How does accidental suffocation and strangulation happen?

Babies can be at risk if they are not put to sleep safely. This can happen when: A baby falls off a bed or sofa. A baby gets tangled in sheets or blankets. A baby becomes trapped between a mattress and a wall. A baby suffocates when an adult or child accidentally rolls over on them while bed-sharing.
What are "unknown causes" of infant death?

In some cases, even after a full investigation, medical professionals cannot determine the exact cause of death. These cases are classified as unknown causes.

What is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)?

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby before their first birthday. There are three types of SUID: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – The leading cause of infant death under one year, with no identified cause even after investigation. Accidental Suffocation and Strangulation in Bed – When a baby suffocates due to unsafe sleep conditions, such as soft bedding, bed-sharing, or getting trapped between objects. Unknown Causes – When a thorough investigation cannot determine the exact cause of death.
What are some key facts about SIDS?

SIDS is the most common cause of death in babies before their first birthday. Most SIDS deaths happen in the winter. Boys are more likely than girls to die from SIDS. Black infants are twice as likely to die from SIDS as white infants.
How does accidental suffocation and strangulation happen?

Babies can be at risk if they are not put to sleep safely. This can happen when: A baby falls off a bed or sofa. A baby gets tangled in sheets or blankets. A baby becomes trapped between a mattress and a wall. A baby suffocates when an adult or child accidentally rolls over on them while bed-sharing.
What are "unknown causes" of infant death?

In some cases, even after a full investigation, medical professionals cannot determine the exact cause of death. These cases are classified as unknown causes.