Is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Contagious?

Question

A new mother is worried because she has not purchased a baby bed, so the baby sleeps with her, and due to the cold weather, she uses a larger blanket. She is concerned that she may accidentally cause the baby to be smothered by the blanket and suffocate. She wants to know if sudden infant death syndrome is contagious.

Answer

Dear friend, if an infant experiences sudden infant death syndrome, due to their undeveloped muscle tone, they may not show obvious struggle movements, which could lead parents to fail to notice in time. It is recommended to avoid sharing blankets with infants and instead use separate small blankets to wrap the baby, ensuring safety. Sudden infant death syndrome itself is not contagious, but precautions should be taken to avoid potential suffocation risks.