>Could the reduction in SIDS occurances
> since the "back to sleep" campaign have more to do with the inability of
> a parent to smother a baby while viewing their face?
Interesting idea, however, the idea for "back to sleep" came from looking
at cultures where babies traditionally slept on their backs and had a low
rate of SIDS (Japan, I believe).  However, there are 2 confounding factors,
most babies in Japan (at that time) were BF and slept with mom.  These may
be two of the reasons that we have only seen a 33% reduction in SIDS with
the "back to  sleep" campaign.  We also know many babies are still being
put to sleep prone. Sincerely, Pat in SNJ

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