Earlier this year, the California Departments of Social Services and Public Health initiated a statewide safe sleep awareness campaign (PIN 19-02-CCP) to prevent sleep-related infant fatalities. The goal is to build on existing child health and development networks, including local governments, nonprofit organizations, and advocates, to leverage and expand resources available to infant caregivers to eliminate preventable deaths.
The free safe sleep resources below can help you ensure that infants in your care are sleeping safely. Spread the message by sharing these web links with other caregivers and families.
American Academy of Pediatrics – Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment.
National Institute of Children’s Health – Safe Sleep Basics, Printable and Sharable Materials, and Safe Sleep Campaign Information
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Safe Sleep – Safe Sleep Environments for Infants
CDPH Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program – Information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
CDPH Training Videos – Training Videos and Resources
Click here to see more information about the Safe Sleep Campaign and access more downloads and brochures from the California Department of Social Services.