Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – Department of Public Health

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

The program focuses on providing education about SIDS, grief counseling, and what can be done to reduce the risk of SIDS, such as placing babies on their back to sleep.

What is SIDS?

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of infant death in San Bernardino County and is defined as the sudden death of an infant younger than one year of age due to no known cause. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a safe sleep environment to reduce the risk of all sleep-related deaths. Currently, there are no known symptoms or warning signs of SIDS that can be used to prevent it.

SIDS Story Map

Learn about Sudden Unexplained Infant Death in San Bernardino County.

ABCs of Safe Sleep

Learn what healthcare professionals, parents, and caregivers can do to help babies sleep safely.

Safe Sleep Resource Guide

Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths.

Bereavement Resource

This resource is for anyone experiencing grief. Mourning is a natural process, and it is one of life’s most stressful events.

Spanish Version: Recursos para el duelo

Bereavement Contact Form

If you need bereavement support for an infant loss, please contact askMCAH@SBCounty.gov