Infant Deaths From Suffocation on the Rise.

The article reports on the increase in the number of suffocation deaths in infants in the U.S. between 2000 and 2009. It identifies the core elements of a safe sleeping environment for newborns which include supine positioning, a firm sleep surface with a fitted crib sheet, and absence of loose bedding. The need to educate new parents on safe sleeping environments for infants is emphasized.