ABCs of safe sleep: We’re helping get this important message out

We’re helping our partner, Cradle Cincinnati, and the state of Ohio get out a very important message about how babies should sleep.

After news of an increase in sleep-related deaths in the county, we sent a recorded message today to 7,000 of our clients who are pregnant or who have a child under age 1. That message detailed the ABCs of safe sleep: Babies should always sleep Alone, on their Backs and in a Crib.”  

Suffocation because of bed-sharing is the leading cause of death in Hamilton County for babies between one month and one year of age. 

Listen to the message and please share: 

 

by Jane Prendergast

Filed Under: News

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