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Alaska’s post-first-month infant death rate exceeds the national average, prompting health warnings on safe sleep practices.
Alaska is seeing a rise in infant deaths after the first month of life, now exceeding the national average since 2017.
Health experts urge families to follow safe sleep practices: babies should sleep alone on their backs on a firm mattress in a crib, without blankets, pillows, or stuffed animals, and never on couches or recliners.
A sober caregiver must be present at all times, as medications or substance use can impair supervision.
Additional protective steps include breastfeeding, immunizations, and using a pacifier during sleep.
Most deaths are sudden and unexplained, and over 500 infant deaths have occurred in the past decade.
Resources and crib assistance are available through the CDC and local programs.
La tasa de mortalidad infantil después del primer mes en Alaska excede el promedio nacional, lo que provocó advertencias de salud sobre prácticas seguras de sueño.