Sids: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

By William Sears

Book Overview

As the number one cause of death in infant under one year of age, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is high on every new parent's worry list. Now, in this groundbreaking book, pediatrician William Sears combines the latest SIDS research with his own expertise a present a practical seven-step program that reduces the worry as well as the risk of SIDS.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316779121
• ISBN13: 9780316779128
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Little Brown & Company
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

At least TRY SOMETHING

Instead of sitting back and doing nothing, Dr. Sears is encouraging parents to be proactive in preventing SIDS. At least if something happens, they know they tried.

VERY Reassuring

Our second child had two apparent life threatening events which statistically puts her at higher risk for SIDS. We had attachment parented our first, and felt we should do the same for our daughter who we'd almost lost. Now that we've read this book, we feel even better about following our instincts in the matter. Even the specialists have been amazed at her recovery and how she's thriving. (She'll be 1 in a couple weeks.) I wish more parents had access to this info about the ways that co-sleeping helps babies regulate their breathing, encourages breastfeeding, in addition to providing emotional comfort. Dr. Sears debunks the myth that co-sleeping causes SIDS. The only things that we KNOW lower SIDS risk are sleeping position (hence the Back to Sleep campaign)and not smoking. But many supposed SIDS prevention programs throw in not co-sleeping.As a childbirth educator, I will mention this book and the info it contains in all of my infant care classes.

Very Reassuring

Our second child had two apparent life threatening events which statistically puts her at higher risk for SIDS. We had attachment parented our first, and felt we should do the same for our daughter who we'd almost lost. Now that we've read this book, we feel even better about following our instincts in the matter. Even the specialists have been amazed at her recovery and how she's thriving. (She'll be 1 in a couple weeks.) I wish more parents had access to this info about the ways that co-sleeping helps babies regulate their breathing, encourages breastfeeding, in addition to providing emotional comfort. Dr. Sears debunks the myth that co-sleeping causes SIDS. The only things that we KNOW lower SIDS risk are sleeping position (hence the Back to Sleep campaign)and not smoking. But many supposed SIDS prevention programs throw in not co-sleeping.As a childbirth educator, I will mention this book and the info it contains in all of my infant care classes.

Very Informative

This is a must read for every parent, especially since much is unknown about SIDS. The syncronization of an infant's breathing while sleeping with his/her mother is incredible. Important Note: Not much is talked about the number of babies who are killed/injured in a crib. This book addresses this important issue.

We can't stop SIDS, but we sure can reduce the numbers.

We participated in a SIDS study as a control group. This book, by an M.D., has specific suggestions on the risk factors for SIDS deaths, such as sleeping position, warm room & clothes, smoking and others. Please read this book if you have an infant! Also includes some fantastic tips on parenting in general.