Exploring Sudden Infant Death factors

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - New research done by the University of Virginia explores key factors in infant deaths.

Experts say factors include bed sharing, prenatal smoking exposure, back shaping, and impairment of caregivers.

UVA says in the research conducted; bed sharing was the major problem in about 60% of the 7,600 infant deaths.

“We recommend basically for the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you have the infant sleep close to you in your room, but on a separate sleep surface,” Dr. Fern Hauck with UVA said.

Researchers says parents should also keep mind pillows, comforters, and loose blankets can obstruct the infant’s airway.

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