What is SIDS?

SIDS Introductory Resources

American Academy of Pediatrics - The Changing Concept of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Diagnostic Coding Shifts, Controversies Regarding the Sleeping Environment, and New Variables to Consider in Reducing Risk

CDC - Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) Initiative - fact sheets, training module

NICHD - Back to Sleep Public Education Campaign

Consortium of National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death & Pregnancy Loss Centers:

• National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death & Pregnancy Loss Resource Center
• National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death & Pregnancy Loss Program Support Center (PSC) at First Candle
• National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death & Pregnancy Loss Project IMPACT
• National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death & Pregnancy Loss Project at the National Center for Cultural Competence

Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University - Infant Mortality & Pregnancy Loss Knowledge Path

Updated December 2010

Developed by the Program Support Center at First Candle with collaborative assistance from the Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death and Pregnancy Loss Centers.