Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment
Publication Date: June 21, 2022
Last Updated: June 23, 2022
A Level Recommendations
To reduce the risk of sleep-related death, it is recommended that infants be placed for sleep in a supine (back) position for every sleep by every caregiver until the child reaches 1 year of age. Side sleeping is not safe and is not advised. (A)
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B Level Recommendations
Avoid the use of commercial devices that are inconsistent with safe sleep recommendations. (B)
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Title
Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment
Authoring Organization
American Academy of Pediatrics