Shockingly, statistics show that about 7000 babies die each year in this country from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Parents, such as Melissa and Rudy Haberzetti, a Colorado couple profiled in Parenting Magazine, experience a true nightmare and can never get over the unexplained loss of a child. In fact, the cause of this tragic occurrence continues to perplex the medical community.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants aged 1–12 months, and is the third leading cause overall of infant mortality in the United States."
For tips to reduce the risk, check out this article from the March of Dimes web site.
And, click here for more information from the CDC.
