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An apparatus and method for preventing asphyxiation of an infant due to breathing of exhaled carbon dioxide. A mattress with optional mattress pad provides an even air flow that removes exhaled carbon dioxide that accumulates at or near the surface of the mattress or mattress pad. The infant may be

An apparatus and method for preventing asphyxiation of an infant due to breathing of exhaled carbon dioxide. A mattress with optional mattress pad provides an even air flow that removes exhaled carbon dioxide that accumulates at or near the surface of the mattress or mattress pad. The infant may be located anywhere on the surface of the mattress or mattress pad as the even air flow disperses carbon dioxide across the entire surface. In a preferred embodiment, the even air flow is accomplished by forcing air into a cavity, or plenum chamber, in the body of the mattress which air distributes equally to air flow holes on the top surfaces of the mattress and mattress pad. Optional temperature regulating or medicine dispensing devices respectively heat or cool the air flow, or introduce medicine into the air flow. In another embodiment, the mattress is itself a mattress pad. That is, the mattress pad provides an even air flow as described and may be placed on the sleeping surface of a conventional mattress.

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[ What is claimed is:] [5.] An apparatus for preventing sudden infant death syndrome comprising:a mattress having a top surface, said mattress comprising a lower portion having spaced, raised portions disposed on an upper surface thereof, said top surface of said mattress being formed of a covering

[ What is claimed is:] [5.] An apparatus for preventing sudden infant death syndrome comprising:a mattress having a top surface, said mattress comprising a lower portion having spaced, raised portions disposed on an upper surface thereof, said top surface of said mattress being formed of a covering material that rests on said raised portions;a plurality of air passageways generally evenly distributed over substantially all of said top surface of said mattress;a source of air; anda distribution apparatus disposed between the air passageways and the source of air for generally evenly distributing air from said source of air to each of said air passageways wherein said distribution apparatus comprises a plenum chamber disposed in the interior of the mattress in direct gaseous communication with each of said plurality of air passageways.