Regarding SIDS, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) A risk factor for SIDS includes a baby's bed that contains soft objects, like comforters and pillows.
B) Babies at risk for SIDS must be carefully watched especially during the first six months of life by using a special monitor that sounds an alarm when breathing or pulse becomes weak.
C) The safest position for most infants is sleeping on their stomachs.
D) Up to 15 percent of all SIDS cases can be attributed to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, including overlaying.

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The statement that "The safest position for most infants is sleeping on their stomachs" is false. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be placed on their backs to sleep as this has been shown to decrease the risk of SIDS.

Regarding SIDS, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE