Don’t keep fluffy toys on the babies cradle or near the place where the baby is sleeping. He may press it against his face unknowingly which can interfere with normal breathing. Don’t use soft padding or soft surface like lambskin on the crib where your baby sleeps. In cold countries it has become a practice to cover the baby with extra blankets to keep him warm. But don’t overheat the child. Use lightweight blankets and tuck the cover (blanket) into the foot of the mattress properly. Leave the blankets loosely and even if the baby tries to pull his cover it should not reach above his shoulders.
Don’t cover the head of the infant since it can directly affect his breathing. Don’t smoke and do not let others smoke in the house where the baby is sleeping. Secondhand smoke can also affect the respiration of the child. Research suggests that babies that are breast-fed do not die due to SIDS. Breast feeding certain boost the immunity of the infant and hence follow this practice at least up to one year.