Infant safe sleep is critically important because it significantly reduces the risk of sleep-related injuries and deaths, including sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). Placing babies on their backs to sleep, using a firm mattress, and keeping the sleep area free of loose blankets, pillows, and toys help ensure that an infant's airway remains clear and unobstructed. By consistently following evidence-based safe sleep guidelines, caregivers create a safer environment that protects infants during their most delicate stages of growth and provides families with peace of mind.
The Kentucky Child Fatality Review reported the leading cause of death for children aged 0-17 in 2023 was sudden unexpected infant death (SUID)
The chart from the 2024 Child Fatality Review Annual Report depicts the leading causes of death among children 0-17 in Kentucky. 17.9% of deaths resulted from SUID, surpassing other causes of death such as, Possible pre-term birth, disease, congenital malformations, motor vehicle and homicide. 
The ABCDs of Safe Sleep
Every baby needs their own safe sleep space. Create a safe sleep space by following the ABCDs of safe sleep.
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Cribs for Kids
The
mission of Cribs for Kids® is to prevent infant sleep-related deaths by
educating parents and caregivers about the importance of safe sleep for their
babies and by providing portable cribs to families who otherwise cannot afford
a safe place for their babies to sleep. Cribs for Kids website
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