October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Parents can reduce the risk of SIDS by placing their baby on their back for sleep and by providing a simple and safe sleep environment.
The prevalence of nonsupine sleeping position among Black infants ranged from 13.8% to 59.6%. Despite clinical recommendations for the supine infant sleeping position, the prevalence of nonsupine ...
New parents face challenges ensuring safe and peaceful sleep for their newborns. Science-backed rules include placing babies on their backs, using a firm mattress, and maintaining a clean, ...
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WSBT) — September is Baby Safety Month, and health officials are highlighting the top ways you can keep your child safe during their first year of life. Berrien County health ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 3,500 sleep-related deaths among babies in the United States each year. The leading cause of death for ...
Every week in America, 65 babies die from unsafe sleep situations. This is equivalent to three kindergarten classrooms every week. In a month, that’s equivalent to the number of passengers on a Boeing ...
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri is one of the worst states for infant mortality, with over 400 infant deaths each year, according to the CDC. This Infant Safe Sleeping Awareness Month, the state ...
Health officials from Cincinnati and Hamilton County are sounding the alarm to prevent infant sleeping deaths in the area.During their quarterly community partner meeting, Hamilton County Public ...