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