Monthly Focus: Safe Sleep

Supervising unsafe sleep is not a substitute for safe sleep practices. Infants should be placed on their back on a firm, flat surface with no objects in the sleep space.  Test your knowledge of safe sleep:https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcribsforkids.org%2Fsafe-or-not-safe%2F/1/0100019dd404d86c-878767bc-3915-4d1d-8d25-22001e1bd473-000000/d90oC1RG_zPaJAuhbmiVxpas4V5XWZ_ttUDVWwpT_hw=452

Stay alert and stay informed on what makes a product safe for infant sleep. Knowing what common products are not safe for sleep can help ensure your baby sleeps safe. Watch the video to learn more at: https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FEbyQhb-OtRg%3Fsi=52x-nTPw6xZLJoxZ/1/0100019dd404d86c-878767bc-3915-4d1d-8d25-22001e1bd473-000000/MBkmJaYRhNWYJSy9j0aKaU6ecBRHMBe4dgNzwjINEvw=452

Pacifiers can satisfy a baby’s natural sucking reflex and can be a part of practicing safe sleep.  Babies who refuse a pacifier should not be forced to take it. Learn more about pacifier use at Pacifier Safety: https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.healthychildren.org%2FEnglish%2Fsafety-prevention%2Fat-home%2FPages%2FPacifier-Safety.aspx/1/0100019dd404d86c-878767bc-3915-4d1d-8d25-22001e1bd473-000000/3XM5ROwu_kDYjfxB8ZrikObuMNnfBrYOCHi9SRozRYU=452

You know it is #safesleep for your baby to sleep on the back, but you worry baby will choke. Learn why babies won't choke at: https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fen%2Fmdhhs%2Fsafety-injury-prev%2Fsafe-sleep2%2Fsafe-sleep-for-your-baby%2Fkeep-your-baby-sleeping-safely%2Flearn-why-babies-wont-choke-when-sleeping-on-their-backs/1/0100019dd404d86c-878767bc-3915-4d1d-8d25-22001e1bd473-000000/6cIHF7htASpjtuJHAV1-B9xh-hbx6-WUYfKZbR4p6EA=452

If you have any questions, please contact the Infant Safe Sleep Program at MDHHS-InfantSafeSleep@michigan.gov.