March of DimesSIDS and Safe

Sleeping

SIDS and Safe Sleeping

The Impact of Low Birth Weight

Babies born too soon or too small have a greater risk for SIDS

Back To Sleep –Safe Sleeping Position

•All You Need toCreate a Safe SleepEnvironment is:

•The CRIB

•The Firm MATTRESS

•The TIGHTLY FITTED Sheet

•The BABY

•Nothing More!!!

Back to Sleep – Stomach to Play

Simple,Safe

Crib isBest

Steer Clear of Extra Gearin the Crib!

“Feet to Foot”

Baby’s Feet Placed

Toward the Foot of the

Crib

A Safe Blanket for Baby is:

•Tucked at

3 sides

•Lightweigh

t

•Chest

Down

When At Home

Leave the Swaddle

Alone

Help Your Baby Keep His Cool

Keep room between 68-75 degrees Fahrenheit

Dress Baby in Lightweight Layers

for Sleeping

Sneak A Peek!

Smoking is Always Trouble

Keep tobacco smoke away BEFORE and

AFTER baby is born!!!

A Crib or Bassinet Protects your Baby

Best!!!

Co-sleeping is an adult

activity!

Seeing Double???Safe sleep keeps twins out

of trouble

• Twins have a higher risk of SIDS

• Safest for babies, even twins, to have their own sleep places

• Safe alternative is two cribs

Breastfeed yourBaby for a

Healthy Startin Life

• Encourage Breastfeeding

• Put baby back in safe place to sleep

Let’s Review• Back to Sleep• Simple, Safe Crib• Steer Clear of

Extra Gear• Feet to Foot• Keep Room Cool

(68-75 degrees)• Sneak a Peak• No Smoking

Learning Evaluation

Choose the best answer for each of the following questions!

GOOD LUCK!!!

What is SIDS?Circle all that apply

a. Suffocationb. Preventable death of a babyc. Sudden unexpected death of

a babyd. All of the above

The safest sleep position for a baby

is… Circle all that apply

a. On the tummyb. On the sidec. On the backd. While sitting

It is NOT safe for a baby to sleep in a…

Circle all that apply

a. Car seat or swingb. Crib or bassinet by himselfc. Bed with brothers or sistersd. Bed with mom or dad

“Back to Sleep” means…

For more information,

Contact… Healthy Start Program

(850) 595-6641