How to Ensure Your Child's Sleep Safety: Explanations of AAP Guidelines

Each year in the U.S., approximately 3,500 infants unexpectedly die during sleep. Most of these tragedies are caused by sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or incidents of asphyxiation. To reduce sleep risks for children, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its safe sleep recommendations for infants, originally issued in 2016. The update includes additional strategies to lower the risk of SIDS, as well as some new guidelines. All recommendations are intended for children under one year of age. If you have questions while reading, consult a pediatrician.