Indiana's Call to Action: October is Sudden Infant Death Syndome Awareness Month

• Always place baby on his/her back to sleep at naps/nighttime., use a firm sleep surface, covered by a fitted sheet.

• Never place baby on adult beds to sleep or sleep with your baby, follow health care provider guidance on your baby’s vaccines and regular checkups.

• Give your baby plenty of tummy time is he/she is awake and being watched.

• Make sure that no one smokes around your baby.

• Finally make sure that everyone who cares for your baby is aware of the risk of SIDS and your baby sleep habits and routine.

• Start a conversation about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Spread the word.

• One baby that dies from SIDS is one baby to many.

• Become a Safe Sleep advocate by having a discussion about SIDS with a father, grandparent, caregiver or a pregnant woman.

• For more information contact the Safe Sleep Campaign, 31 Center Drive, 31/2A32, Bethesda, MD 20892-2425. 1-866-760-5947, Website http://www.nichd.nih.gov/SIDS OR Lauren George, Child Care Answers Infant/Toddler Specialist- 317 636-5727 ext. 248