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Updated S wedish advice on reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome
Author(s) -
Wennergren Göran,
Nordstrand Kerstin,
Alm Bernt,
Möllborg Per,
Öhman Anna,
Berlin Anita,
KatzSalamon Miriam,
Lagercrantz Hugo
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
acta paediatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/apa.12966
Subject(s) - pacifier , medicine , sudden infant death syndrome , breastfeeding , health professionals , pediatrics , sudden death , medical emergency , family medicine , health care , economics , economic growth , cardiology
Abstract This article reviews updated advice and factual material from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare on reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Issues covered by the guidance for parents and healthcare professionals include sleeping positions, smoking, breastfeeding, bed sharing and using pacifiers. Conclusion The guidelines conclude that infants under three months of age are safest sleeping in their own cot and that a pacifier can be used when they are going to sleep.