Safe Sleep
Each year, there are about 3,400 sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) in the United States (AAP)
Sleep Safe Principles
Sleep Safe Principles
Place baby on back
Share a room not your bed
Breastfeeding lowers risk of SIDS
Uses firm flat mattress with fitted sheet
Instead of blankets/pillows use sleep sack
Safe Co-sleeping
Safe Co-sleeping
Safe Crib Sleeping
Safe Crib Sleeping
Sleeping in the car seat
Sleeping in the car seat
Infant carriers when removed from the vehicle base is meant to be observed.
The angle in the vehicle is set to a specific angle to maintain an open airway and protect the head, neck, and spine.
Leave them harnessed properly. When they are loosened it could cause slumping and potentail blockage of airflow.
