– How does co sleeping cause SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)?

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– How does co sleeping cause SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)?

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Answer 1

Research suggests it’s caused by inner ear damage or an under developed inner ear along with higher CO2 levels. The inner ear may be responsible for the “arousal response” which basically implies the ability to gasp for air. Too much CO2 and the inability to gasp for a breath causes the infant to die.