*SIDS is when a baby seems healthy, but dies unexpectedly, while sleeping for no other apparent reason.

 

*SIDS is also called “crib death” but is not caused by sleeping in a crib.

 

*No one can predict which babies will die from SIDS. There is no known way to prevent SIDS but the risk of SIDS can be reduced.

 

*SIDS can happen to any family, regardless of their race, religion, ethnic or economic group.

 

*SIDS cannot be passed on to other children, family, or friends.