Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL  60007-1098
Phone:	(847) 434-4000
Fax:	(847) 434-8000
E-mail:	kidsdocs@aap.org
Web Address:	www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available.
American SIDS Institute
509 Augusta Drive
Marietta, GA  30067
Phone:	1-800-232-SIDS (1-800-232-7437) (770) 426-8746
Fax:	(770) 426-1369
Web Address:	http://www.sids.org
This institute provides research, clinical services, and family support services.
Back to Sleep Campaign
Phone:	1-800-505-CRIB (1-800-505-2742)
Web Address:	www.nichd.nih.gov/sids
For information on sleep position and SIDS risk reduction, call the “Back to Sleep” campaign line. The "Back to Sleep" campaign is cosponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics, U.S. Public Health Service, SIDS Alliance, and Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs.
First Candle/Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance (SIDS Alliance)
1314 Bedford Avenue
Suite 210
Baltimore, MD  21208
Phone:	1-800-221-7437 (410) 653-8226
E-mail:	info@firstcandle.org
Web Address:	http://www.firstcandle.org
Formerly known as the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Foundation (National SIDS Foundation), First Candle/SIDS Alliance provides publications about SIDS, grieving, and related topics for parents, nurses, and other groups.
National SIDS/Infant Death Resource Center (NSIDRC)
8280 Greensboro Drive
Suite 300
McLean, VA  22102
Phone:	1-866-866-7437 toll-free (703) 821-8955
Fax:	(703) 821-2098
E-mail:	sids@circlesolutions.com
Web Address:	http://www.sidscenter.org/
The National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center (NSIDRC) provides SIDS-related products and services. Consumer and professional educational materials, including an information sheet listing selected books on SIDS, are provided online. This site also provides information on risk reduction, grief, and bereavement as well as links to references, referral services, and medical research.

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Author:	Amy Fackler, MA Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: October 4, 2006
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Julien I. E. Hoffman, MD - Pediatrics
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