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Mike Mitka

JAMA. 2005;294:2420.

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While noting the reduction in the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by more than half in recent years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) believes even better results can be achieved. To that end, the AAP on October 10 released an updated policy statement calling for several changes parents can incorporate into their infant care to further reduce SIDS risk (Pediatrics. 2005;116:1245-1255). But some of the recommendations have raised concerns among certain parenting groups.

The updated AAP recommendations stress placing infants only on their backs for sleep, a shift from recommendations issued in 1992 that suggested either a supine or a side-sleep position. The change was made because studies published after 1992 indicated that SIDS risk for infants is higher with side-sleep positioning compared with supine sleeping.

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