SIDS
In 1992, after an extensive review of numerous studies throughout the world, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published recommendations that healthy infants be placed to sleep on their backs. As a result, there has been a significant reduction in the number of SIDS death in the State of Indiana and throughout the US. In response to ongoing research, AAP published a revised policy statement in 2005 outlining additional factors designed to reduce the number of infant deaths due to SIDS and unsafe sleeping environments.
IPN Resources
Providers
- 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement – Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Sample Hospital Safe Sleep Policy
Consumers
- Safe Sleeping for Your Baby Consumer Brochure – Explains best practices to reduce SIDS risks for babies.
Safe Sleeping for Your Baby English
Safe Sleeping for Your Baby Spanish - Grandparent Power Brochure - Helpful information for grandparents on how they can keep their grandchildren safe.
Grandparent Power English
Grandparent Power Spanish -
Baby KeepSAFE Bracelets: Available in English and Spanish. "Place on back to sleep, don't shake me or smoke around me." For more information, contact Chris Schoettle at 317.786.8231 or Barb Himes at sidsbhimes@aol.com.
- SIDS Sundays - A Safe Sleep presentation geared to faith-based groups. For questions and to schedule a SIDS Sunday presentation, contact Barb Himes at 317.725.3754 or sidsbhimes@aol.com.