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Sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDs) are deaths in infants younger than 12 months of age that occur suddenly, unexpectedly, and without obvious cause, with no warning signs or a clear reason. . Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), is the leading cause of SUID. Parents who know about SIDS may think of it as their worst nightmare.Sudden infant death syndrome is known as SIDS or crib death. Although there is no 100% way to prevent SIDS, there is a lot you can do to lower your baby’s risk. Since the American Academy of Pediatrics issued its safe sleep recommendations in 1992 and launched its "Back to Sleep" campaign in 1994, the SIDS rate has dropped more than 60%. In 2015, the CDC noted 39.4 deaths per 100,000 live births compared to 154.5 deaths in 1990. 10 Steps to Help Prevent SIDS 1) Put a Sleeping Baby on His Back Your baby’s risk of SIDS is much higher any time he sleeps on his side or stomach. (A baby placed on his side can roll over on his stomac...

Many mothers worry that they're not producing enough milk for their babies, but most women make plenty of milk. Here are four ways you can tell whether your baby's getting enough: • Pump out your breast milk into a graduated bottle Many mothers can't tell how much milk they produce per feeding. If your baby is losing weight or you are worried about how much breast milk your baby is receiving, it is time to measure it by pumping it out. Pump out some breast milk over a period of 30 minutes to 1hr. If the milk is too small, it is time you change your diet to a breast milk producing diet or look into supplementing your baby's meal with formular • Plenty of dirty diapers. A baby younger than 1 month old who's nursing well will have frequent mustard-yellow stools. Some babies have one after every feeding. Your baby will also have six to eight wet diapers a day if he's getting enough breast milk. • Weigh your baby several times a week. He should be gainin...