Reduce the Risk of SIDS with a Simple Household Item

A simple strategy can reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) by more than 70%. A recent study found that running a fan in the room where your babies are sleeping improves ventilation and increases airflow. However, researchers urge that the practice should be accompanied by other safety measures, like creating a safe sleeping environment and putting babies to sleep on their backs.

Because many of the risk factors for SIDS, especially premature birth, low birth weight, and bed sharing, are commonly associated with twins and multiples, they are particularly at risk. So making a fan part of their children's nursery decor seems like an easy preventative measure. Learn more about the connection between SIDS and Twins.