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Sudden infant death syndrome
What's new
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has published an evidence review on prevention recommendations for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Measures to avoid include surface sharing, loose bedding and bedding accessories, and inclined infant sitting and carrying products. Protective measures include room sharing, a supine sleeping position, and breastfeeding, even when not on exclusive breastfeeding. .
Guidelines
Key sources
The following summarized guidelines for the management of sudden infant death syndrome are prepared by our editorial team based on guidelines from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP 2025) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP 2022).
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