SIDS Organizations
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Posted by Carla Snuggs Dec 31, 2007 |
As the year closes and I am looking back on the articles I’ve completed this year, I realized, sadly, that I have overlooked a very important issue in family daycares and preschools across the United States. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome affected our family in a tragic and unexpected way in 2004, as my nephew of 4 months old died of SIDS on his very first day of daycare. At the time I vowed to do my part, even if in some small way, to help others become aware of SIDS, and how as child care professionals and educators we can all do our part to ensure that SIDS rates are reduced. While SIDS cannot be prevented, reducing SIDS risk is simple. My recent article Reducing SIDS in Daycare is another way that I am supporting the reduction of SIDS, so I hope that it reaches those in need of this vital information.
I am thankful at the close of this year to my faithful readers. I am also thankful to Suite101.com for providing me with the opportunity to have a voice in this online community.
SIDS Organizations
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center