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(HealthDay)\u2014To keep your baby safe while sleeping, experts recommend practicing the “ABCs” of sleep.<\/p>\n

Babies should sleep alone<\/b>, on their back<\/b> and in a crib<\/b>. That’s the best way to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). <\/p>\n

SIDS is the unexplained death of a child under 1 year of age that usually occurs during sleep. The United States has about 3,500 sleep-related deaths a year among babies, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n

“Some causes of SIDS include overheating, strangulation and suffocation. Sharing a bed with someone, even a mother or twin, can increase the risk of these problems,” said Dr. Eustratia Hubbard, medical director of newborn services at University of California, San Diego Health.<\/p>\n

“Placing babies on their sides or stomachs also increases the chances of SIDS,” Hubbard explained in a university news<\/a> release. “Parents and caregivers sometimes worry that if a baby spits up while laying on her back during sleep, she will aspirate. But babies have reflexes to protect their airway, including gagging, coughing and turning their heads to the side, so on the back is always best.” <\/p>\n

Besides the ABCs of sleep, other safety measures for your baby include using a firm mattress in a safety-app<\/a>roved crib with only a fitted sheet\u2014no loose or rolled blankets, pillows, positioners, bumper pads or soft toys.<\/p>\n

In addition, keep your baby in a room with you (but in a separate bed) until he or she is at least 6 months old, breastfeed your baby, and do not smoke or allow smoking around your baby.\n <\/p>\n\n

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Simple steps can lead to safe sleep for infants\n <\/p><\/div>\n

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\n The U.S. National Library of Medicine has more on SIDS<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

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