SIDS... How to avoid?

Question

Ladies I am completely horrified of SIDS. I am only 34 weeks right now but i know that once my son is born I’m gonna be constantly watching and making sure he is breathing. I am trying to remain positive but there are so many things that have been going through my mind. 
Do you ladies have any suggestions on how to avoid SIDS?

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You can’t 100 percent avoid sids but there are ways to greatly reduce the chances of sids: 
1. Baby sleep in their own crib or bassinet with no loose blankets, crib bumpers, stuffed animals, etc. for at least the first year. Co-sleeping in the same bed is less safe, but if you do co-sleep research the safest co-sleeping practices. 
2. No cigarettes around baby. 
3. Baby has pacifier at night. 
4. Breastfed babies are less likely to die of sids. 
5. Baby always is laid down on their back to sleep. 
6. Don’t let baby sleep in car seat bucket seat out of the car or sleep in swings or rock n plays. 
7. Anyone who watches baby also needs to be informed of safe sleep practices and have a safe sleep environment for baby. Confirm with nanny, grandparents, daycare, etc. 
8. Don’t fall asleep on a couch or in rocking chair with baby on you.
I also loved the owlet. It’s pricey but it’s amazing peace of mind for me!

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Get the owlet.

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Breastfeeding

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Its pricey but having an owlet smart sock really helps ease your mind at night!!

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Watch out for any suffocation hazards. That's like the biggest.

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One of the biggest risk factors is overheating. Parents often overdress their newborns. Having an overhead fan on at night has been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.

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Follow safe sleep( flat on back, no blankets, toys, or pillows), no smoking (in house or before holding baby). breastfeeding, you could also look into an outlet sock monitor to maybe help you bf more at ease

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No smoking. Around baby. Keep baby in same room with you. Don’t leave baby alone. Don’t over heat. There’s a list on google of the risks

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Pacifier helps reduce the risk of SIDS

SIDS... How to avoid?

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