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SIDS SIDS Information All though Health Professionals still do not know what exactly causes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) there are things that you, as a parent or caregiver, can do to lower the risk factors that can lead to SIDS. Place your baby to sleep on his or her back, on a mattress covered with only a tight fitting bottom sheet. Remove all loose and fluffy bedding from your baby's sleep area. This includes pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, bumper pads, sheepskins, stuffed toys and other soft products. Never place your baby to sleep on a sofa, waterbed, pillow, soft mattress, or any other soft surface. When using a crib, make sure it meets current safety standards, and that the mattress fits snuggly in the crib. Be aware of all of the hidden hazards of adult beds for infants. These include the potential for entrapment between the bed, wall, headboard, bed frame or other object. Do not let your baby become too hot. Hats are not recommended for babies as they prevent body heat from escaping. Do not let anyone smoke in the same room as your baby. Seek medical attention promptly if your baby is not well. Always inform your child's caregivers of the proper way to put baby down to sleep. Give your baby plenty of tummy time outside of bedtime. For more information please contact your local SIDS Foundation at www.sids.org or in Canada www.sidscanada.org.