Sudden infant death syndrome: Video recordings show what happens shortly before death.. As of: February 26, 2024, 6:12 p.m By: Judith Braun Researchers examined video recordings of children who suddenly died in their sleep.

They discovered another cause of SIDS. In Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), a previously completely healthy baby dies unexpectedly. According to the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA), these deaths are fortunately rare. Thanks to prevention measures and education, the number of Sids is decreasing today.