Advice to parents

Question 1

What is SID

Answer 1

Sudden death of an infant <1y that occurs during sleep which remains unexplained even after post mortem

Question 2

What is the peak incidence of SIDs

Answer 2

2-4 months

Question 3

What is the triple risk hypothesis assoc with SIDs

Answer 3

• Critical developmental period
• vulnerable infant
• prone positioning/overheating/headcovering/bed sharing

Question 4

Pregnancy related risk factors for SIDs

Answer 4

prematurity
multiple gestation
low birth weight
intrauterine growth restriction

Question 5

RFof SID

Answer 5

smoking
drug (esp opiates) and alcohol use
Prone/side sleeping
Sleeping place - sofa/bed
loose/soft bedding - use sleeping bag
NO cot bumpers
temperature

Question 6

Protective factors of SIDs

Answer 6

breastfeeding
Room sharing
pacifiers