Safe Sleep
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Safe Sleep is more than “back to sleep.” To be safe when asleep (whether at night or at nap time), a baby needs to be placed
That may sound complicated, but the heart of it is quite simple. Some families think that baby looks lonely in a crib without soft toys or blankets. But in reality, most babies are quite content, especially if they are snugly swaddled. Others may say that they know of babies who slept in a bed with adults, or on a pillow, without harm. Some do. But the reality is that about 10 healthy babies in Rochester, New York die every year in these conditions. There is no reason to risk a baby’s death when the alternative is so easy. Here is more information about how to keep your baby safe: Keeping NICU Babies Safe at Home Safe Sleep for Baby flyer – Spanish Language Safe Sleep Area – Spanish Language The Baby Safe Sleep Coalition is a group that works to make sure that babies do not die because of unsafe sleep practices. To learn more about their work or join the Coalition, contact Sherita Bullock at sbullock@pnmc-hsr.org or call 585 546-4930 x213. Online Resource DirectoriesDirectory of obstetricians and midwives |
