The authors say this study shows that breastfeeding reduced the risk of sudden infant death syndrome by around 50 % at all ages throughout infancy and for as long as the infant is breastfed. (unicef.org.uk)
We recommend including the advice to breastfeed through 6 months of age in sudden infant death syndrome risk - reduction messages. (pediatrics.aappublications.org)
Babies who die from sudden infant death syndrome make low amounts of the message - carrying brain chemical serotonin, needed to regulate sleep, breathing, and heart rate. (attachmentparenting.org)