Tag: safe sleep practices

  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

    Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Definition and Description of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), often referred to as “crib death,” is the sudden and unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant, typically during sleep. This tragic condition usually occurs in infants under one year of age, with the highest risk…

  • Crib Death

    Crib Death Definition and Description of Crib Death Crib Death, also known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), refers to the unexplained death of an infant, typically during sleep, usually occurring within the first year of life. This tragic phenomenon remains a significant concern among parents and healthcare providers, as its exact cause is still…

  • Crib Safety

    Crib Safety Definition and Description of Crib Safety Crib safety refers to the measures and guidelines implemented to ensure that infants and young children are not at risk of harm while sleeping in a crib. This includes adherence to safety standards in crib design and the manner in which infants are placed within the crib.…

  • Apnea, Infantile

    Apnea, Infantile Definition and Description of Apnea, Infantile Apnea, Infantile, commonly referred to as infant apnea, is a condition characterized by temporary cessation of breathing in infants, particularly during sleep. This interruption in breathing lasts longer than 20 seconds or is accompanied by bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate) or oxygen desaturation. While infant apnea is…