Safe Sleep
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/print a copy of the Safe Sleep Policy in English click here.  For Spanish click here.
Safe Sleep Policy
Creating Safe Sleep Environments for Babies
  • ABC's of Safe Sleep
          Place a baby to sleep...
  • Alone
  • On their Back
  • In a safety approved Crib
  • 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.
  • Always use a firm sleep surface. Car seats and other sitting devices are not recommended for routine sleep.
  • Remove all soft, fluffy, loose bedding (including pillows & blankets) toys, stuffed animals from the sleep area.
  • Consider using a wearable blanket to avoid loose blankets in the sleep area.
  • Bumper pads, wedges and positioners should not be used.
  • Keep baby's room at a comfortable temperature – not too hot.
  • Avoid covering the infant's head or overheating.
  • Breastfeed, if possible.
  • Consider offering a pacifier at naptime and nighttime after one month of age.
  • Provide "Tummy Time" when the baby is awake and supervised to help
    strengthen neck muscles and avoid flat spots on the head.
  • Share this information with everyone who cares for a baby.

For more safe sleep information visit the sites below:
A Parent's Guide to Safe Sleep (pdf)
A Childcare Provider's Guide to Safe Sleep (pdf)
AAP Expands Guidelines for Infant Sleep Safety and SIDS Risk Reduction
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
Safe Slumber: The Relevance of Anatomy slide pictures
Click on pictures below to view/download
CRIB RECALL
Safe Sleep DVD/Video
Click on the links below to view the Safe Sleep DVD/Video
If you would like a copy of the Safe Sleep DVD please contact the SIDS Network of Kansas
Child Care Checklist for Your Baby
A checklist to help guide you through the important decision making process of selecting a child care facility/provider that will keep your child healthy and safe.
The unique HALO® SleepSack® wearable blanket replaces
loose blankets in the crib that can cover your baby's face and
interfere with breathing.  Click here for more info.