SIDS stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. These guidelines can help reduce the risk of SIDS:

• Always place a baby to sleep on his or her back, even for naps. This is the safest position.
• Place baby on a firm matress in a safety-approved crib. Soft mattresses, sofas, sofa cushions, sheepskins and other soft surfaces can increase the risk of SIDS.
• Remove stuffed toys, pillows, quilts and other soft bedding from crib. They may dress up the crib, but they don't belong in the bed with baby.
• Keep baby's face uncovered during sleep.
• Don't smoke around baby.
• Don't let baby get too warm during sleep. Despite what others say, too many layers of clothing or blankets can overheat baby.