Safe Sleep for Infants

More than 3500 infants die each year in the United States from sleep-related deaths. These deaths include sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SUIDS), sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), ill-defined deaths as well as accidental suffocation and strangulation in sleeping areas. While this number has decreased since the 1990s, it is still a prevalent problem for families with newborns.

To help combat sleep-related deaths in infants, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides Safe Sleep Guidelines for parents to help keep newborns safe and healthy. The guidelines are based on research evidence and reflect standards to keep infants safe and healthy.

To learn more, please visit www.pasafesleep.org