Which Activity Is Thought to Be a Contributor to Sudden

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which activity is thought to be a contributor to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ?

• A) smoking near an infant
• B) putting baby to sleep on its tummy
• C) dressing baby too warmly during sleep
• D) all of these activities

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Raphe Nuclei

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