Nursing pillows implicated in Infant Deaths | Medical News Bulletin Report finds nursing pillows found close to babies in 5% of US unexplained infant deaths. Is there a link between nursing pillows and SUIDs?

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Nursing Pillows Linked to Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Blankets and pillows are cited as a risk factor for sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDs), an umbrella term that includes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)—whose cause is still unknown—as well as ...

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Current marketing strategies do not always clarify that nursing pillows are ONLY intended for feeding, leading to confusion among consumers, and that further educational efforts are required to reduce SUIDs, which are on the RISE.