The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 147, Issue 1 , Pages 6-7 , July 2005

Where Should Baby be Put Back to Sleep?

  • Bradley T. Thach, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr Bradley T. Thach, Washington University Department of Pediatrics, 660 S. Euclid, Campus Box 8208, St. Louis, MO 63110.

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PII: S0022-3476(05)00280-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.03.049

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 147, Issue 1 , Pages 6-7 , July 2005

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