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supine position

Lying on the back, face up. Sleeping in supine position [2] 1) recommended for infants - prophylaxis for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 2) adverse effects - plagiocephaly

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References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
  2. Journal Watch 23(13):105, 2003 Hunt CE et al, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 157:469, 2003