<p>Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a leading cause of death among infants 1 to 12 months old in the U.S. A safe crib can help reduce the risk of this sleep-related tragedy.</p>
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<h2>Safe cribs, safe sleep</h2>
<p>Set the stage for safe sleep by banishing these five items from your baby's crib.</p>
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    <li>Stuffed toys.</li>
    <li>Pillows.</li>
    <li>Blankets, quilts, comforters or sheepskins.</li>
    <li>Bumper pads.</li>
    <li>Loose sheets.</li>
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<p>It's also crucial to always put a baby on his or her back to sleep. It's the safest sleep position for an infant&mdash;for naps and at night.<span style="background-color: #b8b1a0;">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p>Learn more about <a href="[BASEDOMAIN]/healthinfo/Story.aspx?StoryId=5438101a-7ff8-4aa2-bb21-f9983918fa46">SIDS and safe sleep</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Reviewed 8/28/2023</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Sources</strong></p>
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    <li style="text-align: left;">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "About SUID and SIDS."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/sids/about/index.htm?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fsids%2FAboutSUIDandSIDS.htm" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/sids/about/index.htm?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fsids%2FAboutSUIDandSIDS.htm</a>.</li>
    <li style="text-align: left;">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "National Vital Statistics System."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/dvs/lcwk/lcwk4_hr_2017-508.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/dvs/lcwk/lcwk4_hr_2017-508.pdf</a></li>
    <li style="text-align: left;">HealthyChildren.org. "How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe: AAP Policy Explained."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx</a>.</li>
    <li style="text-align: left;">MedlinePlus. "Sudden Infant Death Syndrome."&nbsp;<a href="https://medlineplus.gov/suddeninfantdeathsyndrome.html" target="_blank">https://medlineplus.gov/suddeninfantdeathsyndrome.html</a>.</li>
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