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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Helping Bereaved Parents Talk With Children

Authors: MANUEL L. CEPEDA MD

Abstract

Management of sudden infant death syndrome must address the psychologic effect upon all family members. A childs level of cognitive development will determine the way in which the death is understood. There are guidelines for helping parents talk with children about what happened in a way appropriate to their own age.

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