Many new parents are worried about sudden infant death syndrome, also called SIDS. The best things you can do are:
1) Always put your baby to sleep on his or her back
2) Don’t use bumper pads on the crib
3) No blankets or stuffed animals in the crib with your baby
4) Never let your baby sleep on a soft surface like a pillow, sheep skin, couch or recliner, or with anyone else

If you need a crib for your baby, contact the Indiana Family Helpline at 1.855.HELP.1ST (1.855.435.7178).

Resources

Safe Sleeping for Your Baby brochure

Explains best ways to reduce your baby’s risk for SIDS.
Safe Sleeping for Your Baby English
Safe Sleeping for Your Baby Spanish

Grandparent Power brochure

Helpful information for grandparents on how they can keep their grandchildren safe.
Grandparent Power English
Grandparent Power Spanish

Other Sites to Visit:

First Candle/SIDS Alliance Find information about preventing SIDS and steps you can take to keep your baby safe.

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