According to the American Association of Pediatrics (2017), the majority of sudden unexpected infant deaths occur while ________.

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The American Association of Pediatrics (2017) states that the majority of sudden unexpected infant deaths occur while the infant is sleeping in an unsafe environment, such as on their stomach or with soft bedding, pillows, or toys in the sleep area. This is commonly referred to as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. It is important for caregivers to follow safe sleep practices, such as placing infants on their backs to sleep and providing a firm sleep surface with no loose objects in the sleep area.

According to the American Association of Pediatrics (2017), the Majority