WVIR-NBC-29 (Charlottesville) Researchers: Soft Bedding Poses Grave Danger to Sleeping Babies A report from UVA researchers at says soft bedding caused nearly 70% of sleeping-related suffocation deaths. They say unintentional suffocation is the No. 1 cause of death in babies less than a year old. https://www.nbc29.com/story/40354593/researchers-soft-bedding-poses-grave-danger-to-sleeping-babies