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AAP. August 2017. The Truth About Home Apnea Monitors for SIDs https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/Home-Apnea-Monitors-for-SIDs.aspx [Accessed November 2021]

Marcus et al. 2012. Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/130/3/e714/30258/Diagnosis-and-Management-of-Childhood-Obstructive Pediatrics (2012) 130 (3): e714–e755. [Accessed November 2021]

AAP. June 2021. How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe: AAP Policy Explained. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx [Accessed November 2021]

AAP. 2012. Baby monitor cords can strangle infants, toddlers. https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/article/33/9/36/10285/Baby-monitor-cords-can-strangle-infants-toddlers AAP News (2012) 33 (9): 36. [Accessed November 2021]

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Jenn Bonicelli and Meghan Hertzfeldt are the authors of the book, You Can Two: The Essential Twins Preparation Guide and cofounders of parenting site Two Came True. 

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