Person: Cliona McGarvey

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Sudden infant death syndrome (Sids) threat could rise if booklet is stopped

The national research body into sudden infant death syndrome (Sids) has expressed concern that the number of tragedies could rise because the HSE has stopped printing the Reduce the Risk of Sids advice leaflets for parents.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Use of dummies can cut risk of cot death, British parents told

PARENTS in Britain are being advised to give dummies to newborns on the grounds that they can cut the risk of cot death.

Sat, 23 Jun, 2007

Infant death report sparks anxiety

A REPORT which found that infants who sleep with their parents are seven times more likely to die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) has led to a surge in calls to the SIDS information line.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2003