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WHAT CAN YOU & OTHER CAREGIVERS DO TO PROTECT YOUR BABY?

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUIDS) is the unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year old. It occurs suddenly and unexpectedly. 

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS is one type of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).

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SIDS and SUID often happen when your baby is sleeping, but can also happen when your
baby is awake in their sleeping area. Infant sleep-related death is the leading cause of death
in infants before 1 year old. Preterm babies (babies born before 37 completed weeks of
pregnancy) are at higher risk of SIDS and SUID.

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Following these safer-sleep tips reviewed by trusted experts will help your baby sleep safer and reduce your baby's risk of SIDS or SUID and other sleep-related life threatening situations.

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Watch our Safer Sleep education video from Black mothers to Black mothers. 

Safe Sleep Education Partner: Margaret Jackson, Cultural Brokers Inc., Executive Director and Certified Safe Sleep Educator

SAFER SLEEP:​

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• Breastfeed!!

• Place baby on the back to sleep

• Place baby alone in the crib to sleep

• Keep your baby from overheating

• Use a wearable blanket instead of loose blankets

• Use a tight fitted sheet

• Offer a pacifier 3-4 weeks after birth

UNSAFE SLEEP:​

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• Placing baby to sleep on their stomach

• Soft toys, blankets, pillows, bumpers in the sleep area

• Overdressing baby

• Bedsharing

• Smoking (cigarette, marijuana, cigar, etc.) during pregnancy or smoking around baby after birth

Are you a caregiver of a baby?

Read our safer safe introductory guide for parents & caregivers below!

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Are  you helping others learn about safer sleep practices? Read our community-informed facilitator guide below!

Learn more information and become a safer sleep pro:

Contact us at info@black-enterprises.com