Help Reduce the Risk of SIDS

Place your baby on the back to sleep at night and naptimeon a firm flat sleeping surface.
Give your baby plenty of supervised play time on their stomach when awake.
Eliminate fluffy, loose bedding and toys from your baby's sleep area.
Be careful not to overdress or let your baby get too hot.
Do not allow anyone to smoke around your baby.
Breastfeed, it's the best for your baby.
Educate babysitters, day care providers, grandparents and everyone who cares for your baby about SIDS risk.
And don't forget to enjoy your new baby

For more information about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (National SIDS/Infant Death Resource Center)

Content provided by the Family, Maternal & Child Health (FMCH) Programs of Contra Costa Public Health Division. For more information, call 925-313-6254.