A SIDS Story: Life Lesson for Parents

A new law in Pennsylvania sponsored by state Rep. Lawrence Curry, D-Montgomery/Phila., requires hospitals and nurse midwives to educate new parents on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Sudden Unexpected Death of Infants, explaining their causes and focusing on safe sleeping practices for their babies, which include:

• Placing the infant on his or her back on a firm mattress in a smoke-free environment;
• Removing bulky blankets and comforters from the crib; and
• Never letting the infant share a bed with parents or siblings.