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SIDS Risk Assessment

This tool helps assess the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) based on various factors. Please provide accurate information.

What is the infant's usual sleep position?*
What type of sleep surface does the infant use?*
Does the infant regularly share a bed with others?*
Is the infant often over-bundled or in an overly warm room?*
Does the infant use a pacifier during sleep?*
Did the mother smoke during pregnancy?*
Is anyone in the household smoking around the infant?*
Was the infant born prematurely (before 37 weeks)?*
Is the infant breastfed?*
Does the infant sleep in the same room as parents (but not in the same bed)?*

SIDS Risk Assessment Results

Your calculated SIDS risk level is:

0

Recommendations:

  • Always place infants on their back to sleep, for every sleep.
  • Use a firm, flat sleep surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib.
  • Keep the infant's sleep area in the same room where you sleep, but not in the same bed.
  • Keep soft objects, loose bedding, or any objects that could increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation, or strangulation out of the infant's sleep area.
  • Consider offering a pacifier at naptime and bedtime.
  • Avoid exposure to smoke during pregnancy and after birth.
  • Avoid alcohol and illicit drug use during pregnancy and after birth.
  • Breastfeeding is recommended.
  • Avoid overheating.
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How to calculate SIDS Calculator?

The calculator estimates a SIDS score by summing the points assigned to each response; higher totals indicate more protective factors and a lower estimated risk.

Key formula: sids_score = sleep_position + sleep_surface + bed_sharing + overbundling + pacifier + maternal_smoking + household_smoking + prematurity + breastfeeding + room_sharing

Using the SIDS Calculator calculator: an example

Example values: 3 months old; sleeps on back; firm crib mattress; not bed-sharing; uses pacifier; mother did not smoke; no household smoking; full term; breastfed; room-sharing; not over-bundled.

Step-by-step calculation:

  • 1) Record each selected option and its score: Back (30) + Firm crib mattress (25) + No bed-sharing (20) + Not over-bundled (15) + Pacifier (10) + Mother did not smoke (20) + No household smoking (20) + Full term (15) + Breastfed (10) + Room-sharing (15).
  • 2) Sum progressively: 30 + 25 = 55; +20 = 75; +15 = 90; +10 = 100; +20 = 120; +20 = 140; +15 = 155; +10 = 165; +15 = 180.
  • 3) Final sids_score = 180. Higher scores reflect more protective factors and a lower estimated SIDS risk.
  • 4) If the score is low, review modifiable factors (sleep position, smoke exposure, bed-sharing) and consult a healthcare professional for guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I use the calculator results?

Use the results as a general assessment of protective and risk factors; discuss any concerns or low scores with your pediatrician for personalized advice.

Does this tool replace medical advice?

No. The calculator is informational only and is not a substitute for professional medical evaluation or specific clinical recommendations.

Can changing one factor significantly alter the score?

Yes. Modifying major factors such as sleep position, smoke exposure, or bed-sharing can materially change the score; focusing on recommended safe-sleep practices reduces risk.


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