00:00Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is the leading cause of death among infants.
00:05There are ways to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death.
00:09Remember, always put babies to sleep on their backs during every sleep time.
00:13Lay babies to sleep on a firm sleep surface covered by a fitted sheet.
00:17Put babies to sleep in a separate sleep area in the same room next to where you sleep.
00:21For more information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, contact the Scotland County Health Department at 910-277-2440.