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Swaddling increases SIDS risk in babies

Click here to view original web page at www.sbs.com.au A new study has shown that swaddling — wrapping infants in cloth so only their head is uncovered — could increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Swaddling increases SIDS risk in babies

A new study has shown that swaddling — wrapping infants in cloth so only their head is uncovered — could increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

SIDS - also known as cot death - happens when a baby dies of an unexplained reason, usually while sleeping.

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