Preventing SUID involves several strategies aimed at reducing the risk factors. Key preventive measures include:
Placing infants on their backs to sleep for every sleep Using a firm sleep surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib Keeping soft objects and loose bedding out of the infant’s sleep area Sharing a room with the infant, but not the same bed (room-sharing without bed-sharing) Avoiding smoke exposure during pregnancy and after birth Offering a pacifier at nap time and bedtime Ensuring the infant is not overheated and dressed appropriately for the environment Maintaining regular prenatal care during pregnancy
