SIDS Research
Below is a sampling of recent studies regarding sudden infant death and its potential causes and risk factors.
SIDS Research Webinars
Watch archived quarterly webinars on current research topics
General
FAQs about SIDS Research
Fairly comprehensive list of SIDS research through 2003 and commonly asked questions associated with this research.
Biological Cause of SIDS?
Children's Hospital Boston, 2006
Bedsharing
Unsafe Sleep Practices and an Analysis of Bedsharing among Infants Dying Suddenly and Unexpectedly
Fan Use
Use of a Fan during Sleep and the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
*NISSA has no position on the use of fans as a measure to reduce the risk of sudden infant death. This research is still in the early stages and perhaps only emphasizes the possibility that overheating is associated with SIDS. At this point, we do not recommend any safe sleep practices that are not promoted by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Sleep Position
Changing Concepts of SIDS: Implications for Infant Sleeping Environment and Sleep Position
Below is a sampling of recent studies regarding sudden infant death and its potential causes and risk factors.
SIDS Research Webinars
Watch archived quarterly webinars on current research topics
General
FAQs about SIDS Research
Fairly comprehensive list of SIDS research through 2003 and commonly asked questions associated with this research.
Biological Cause of SIDS?
Children's Hospital Boston, 2006
Bedsharing
Unsafe Sleep Practices and an Analysis of Bedsharing among Infants Dying Suddenly and Unexpectedly
Fan Use
Use of a Fan during Sleep and the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
*NISSA has no position on the use of fans as a measure to reduce the risk of sudden infant death. This research is still in the early stages and perhaps only emphasizes the possibility that overheating is associated with SIDS. At this point, we do not recommend any safe sleep practices that are not promoted by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Sleep Position
Changing Concepts of SIDS: Implications for Infant Sleeping Environment and Sleep Position
