Safe Sleep
Parents/guardians and child care providers are encouraged to openly discuss safe sleep practices to create
consistent sleep environments for infants in their care. The SIDS Network of Kansas has created the following Safe
Sleep Policy to assist with the safe sleep discussion. Please take the time to review and print the policy for use in your
child care setting.

To view a copy of the Safe Sleep Policy click here.
Six Steps to Safety—An educational tool distributed to new and expectant parents throughout the State of Kansas to reduce the risk
of SIDS and all infant mortality. Read more...
Cribs for Kids provides cribs for Kansas infants who need them. Cribs are provided to families through the
county health departments’ Healthy Start Home Visitor Program, based on financial need. Read more...
Safe Sleep Policy
Creating Safe Sleep Environments for Babies

  • Place a baby...
  • Alone in a safety approved crib
  • Back to sleep for naptime and nighttime
  • In a smoke-free, well-ventilated room
  • The safest place for a baby to sleep is in a room where others sleep, but not in a shared bed.
  • Remove all soft, fluffy bedding and toys from the sleep area.
  • Keep baby's room at a comfortable temperature – not too hot.
  • Consider using a wearable blanket to avoid loose blankets in the sleep area.
  • Breast feed, if possible.
  • Provide "Tummy Time" when the baby is awake and supervised to help strengthen neck muscles and avoid flat spots on the
    head.
  • Consider offering a pacifier at naptime and nighttime after one month of age.
  • Share this information with everyone who cares for baby.

For more safe sleep information visit the sites below:
CJ Foundation for SIDS
American Academy of Pediatrics
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
NICHD publications
Safe Sleep Kansas
-- Check out more info. on the Safe Sleep Kansas web page --
www.safesleepkansas.org
The Safe Sleep video, booklet & magnet can also be found on the Safe Sleep Kansas web page.
Safe Sleep DVD/Video
Click to view the Safe Sleep DVD/video