RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In recognition of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are partnering with the Henrico Department of Social Services (HDSS) to spread awareness and educate parents and caregivers about safe infant sleep.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the term used to describe the sudden death of a baby younger than 1 year of age that doesn’t have a known cause, even after a full investigation.
Researchers do not know exactly what causes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). However, they do have a theory that may explain how SIDS happens, which is called the Triple-Risk Model…