Health education for parents and caregivers to prevent sudden infant death syndrome

Objectives: : to identify publications that address health education regarding the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Method: integrative review carried out in PubMed, Portal Periodicos da Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior, Cochrane Reviews, Scientific Electronic Library Online and the Biblioteca Virtual em Saude. Publications in english, spanish and portuguese were included, without time frame, available for free, that addressed health education on sudden infant death syndrome, regardless of design. Those whose population was premature, duplicity, gray literature and editorials were excluded.Results: two categories of analysis were identified, namely: topics of health education and barriers and facilitators of adherence to prevention recommendations. The health professional should encourage good health practices, identifying barriers and facilitators for adherence to recommendations. The approach must be done in a collaborative and in accessible language to facilitate communication and bonding between the parties. Conclusion: the professional must be sensitive to the idea that every baby may be at potential risk and, therefore, must use the tools and strategies available to take this individual out of a situation of vulnerability-if any.