In L.A. County, babies are dying from preventable deaths

In L.A. County, there are more sleep-related deaths than all other accidental child deaths. These deaths are completely preventable.

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Accidental suffocation is the greatest risk for babies under age 1. These deaths are silent and quick. It just takes seconds for a baby to suffocate.

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Babies are small, without voices and have no strength. For the first 3-4 months, they can only breathe through their nose. A baby's nose–unlike an adult's–doesn't have cartilage, so it can flatten easily and block airflow, causing suffocation.

Causes of Accidental Child Deaths