Smoking by the mother during pregnancy or by anyone in the home after the infant's birth is a risk factor for SIDS.

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Smoking, both during pregnancy and after the infant's birth, has been identified as a risk factor in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by numerous studies. Exposure to secondhand smoke can also increase the risk of SIDS for infants. It is recommended that pregnant women avoid smoking and that caregivers of infants do not smoke in the home or around the baby.

Smoking by the Mother During Pregnancy or by Anyone in the Home