"More N.C. Infants Dying Accidentally During Sleep"

Raleigh The number of infants who have died by accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed has increased nearly sixfold since 2000 and child advocates are strengthening their push to teach people how to safely put babies to bed.

Between 2000 and 2005, the number of babies who died in bed grew from four to 23, according to the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The numbers for 2006 aren't expected to be available until spring 2007.

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