Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - Learn more
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is also known as ‘cot death’ and ‘crib death’. SIDS is defined as any death of an infant under one year of age that cannot, after thorough investigation, be explained by a known cause. The loss of a child is a very distressing time for families; however, counselling and support are available.
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