October is SIDS Awareness Month

October is SIDS Awareness Month

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month 

October is SIDS Awareness Month. In a feature from CDC, learn about infant deaths from SIDS and other causes, and take action to reduce the risk. Start by always placing babies on their backs when putting them to sleep.

View the feature: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Learn more about SIDS and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death from CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health.