Safe Sleep for Baby
The safest place for babies to sleep is on their back, in a crib in your room. This makes night-time breastfeeding easier, and may help protect against SIDS.
Since 2002, the Safe Sleep for Baby program has provided hundreds of babies and families with safe cribs and SIDS education from public health nurses. The demand for safe sleep cribs continues to exceed the supply. New this year we are also educating parents and caregivers about Shaken Baby Syndrome and how to cope with the crying baby in a way that is safe for the whole family.
Each "Safe Sleep" package contains
- Pack ‘n Play Playard
- Two fitted playard sheets
- Baby safe sleep sack (sleeper) and
- NEW - A rattle to remind caregivers "Shake a Rattle but Never Shake a Baby"
For more information on the Safe Sleep for Baby Program, please contact Patricia Carrell, at 449-8611 or e-mail pcarrell-hmhb@qwestoffice.net.
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