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When can I stop worrying about SIDS?

The BabyCenter Editorial Team

After your baby's first birthday, her likelihood of succumbing to SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) drops dramatically, and you can rest easier. Babies between 2 and 4 months old are most at risk, and 90 percent of SIDS cases are in babies under the age of 6 months.

Very rarely — at a rate of 1.3 deaths per 100,000 children — a child 12 months or older dies for unknown reasons. This is called sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC), and according to the SUDC Program, there's no known way to prevent it.

The number of infant deaths from SIDS has gone down dramatically since the mid-'90s, when the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended that caretakers always put babies to sleep on their back. Sadly, SIDS is still the leading cause of death for babies between the ages of 1 and 12 months.

Even though there's no sure way to prevent SIDS, you can take steps to reduce the risk of it happening. Here are the most important points:

• Put your baby down to sleep on his back.

• Use a firm crib mattress (softer mattresses may allow your baby to sink in and may make it more difficult for her to breathe).

• Don't overheat your baby with too much clothing or an overly warm room. The temperature in your baby's room should feel comfortable to you; 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit is a good range.

• Keep pillows, fluffy blankets, comforters, stuffed animals, and other soft objects out of your baby's crib. If you're worried about keeping your baby warm, dress him in a blanket sleeper.

• Never allow people to smoke around your baby.