Factors Associated With Caregivers' Choice of Infant Sleep Position, 1994-1998: The National Infant Sleep Position Study

Article Abstract:

The percentage of mothers who place their baby to sleep on its back has increased, but many babies are still sleeping on their stomachs. Sleeping on the stomach increases a baby's risk of sudden infant death syndrome. In 1994, several organizations created the Back to Sleep program, which encouraged mothers to place baby's on their back. Since then, the percentage of babies placed on their back has increased, but one-fifth of all babies are still placed on their stomach. Many parents believe the baby is more comfortable sleeping on its stomach.

Health aspects, Statistical Data Included

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Cardiorespiratory Events Recorded on Home Monitors: Comparison of Healthy Infants With Those at Increased Risk for SIDS

Article Abstract:

Home devices that monitor a baby's breathing may not be very effective in preventing sudden infant death syndrome. In a study of 1,079 babies, 41% experienced sleep apnea at some time or another. Premature babies were more likely to experience sleep apnea.

Evaluation, Diagnosis, Sleep apnea syndromes, Sleep apnea, Patient monitoring, Physiologic monitoring

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Factors Associated With the Transition to Nonprone Sleep Positions of Infants in the United States

Article Abstract:

The percentage of mothers who placed their infants on their stomachs to sleep declined substantially after a public education campaign was launched promoting other sleep positions. Sleeping on the stomach increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A 1996 survey found that the number of infants placed on their stomachs decreased 66% after the Back to Sleep campaign was launched in 1992 to promote sleeping on the back or sides. The incidence of SIDS dropped 38% during this period, but it is not known whether this was a direct result of the campaign.

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