Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS) which is also called Cot Death or Crib Death is defined as the sudden unexplained death of a seemingly health child of less than 1 year of age, the usually death occur when the babies are asleep . Research have shown that the death usually occur around 00:00 and 9:00 and there is usually no noise or evidence of struggle. -Respiratory infection :many infant who died of SIDS are reported to have recently had a cold, which might contribute to breathing problems. Here are some tips in preventing SIDS;– Place a baby to sleep on the back for the 1st year of life. – Ensure the baby’s bed is hard or at least not too fluffy to avoid suffocation.