Is there a cure for SIDS?

There is no cure for SIDS, as the exact cause of SIDS is not fully understood. However, there are a number of preventive measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of SIDS, such as:

- Placing infants on their backs to sleep

- Using a firm sleep surface

- Keeping soft objects, such as pillows and blankets, out of the crib

- Avoiding overheating the infant

- Not allowing smoking in the home or around the infant

- Encouraging breastfeeding