We know from a great deal of research that formula feeding, cot sleeping and early vaccination are risk factors for SIDS so it's hardly surprising that our rates of SIDS would rise as those practices rise as well. In countries where breastfeeding, cosleeping and not vaccinating before 2 years are the norm such as Japan, SIDS is almost unknown. I'm not surprised by this news although greatly saddened by it. We really fail to nurture mothers and babies in our society.
Hi Janet,

Just wondering where you heard that early vaccination was a risk factor for SIDS? Do you have any scientific research studies to back up this claim? I've never heard of this.

Cheers, Mary