Safe Sleep Saves Lives: Protect Your Baby
As coroners, we’ve seen firsthand the heartbreaking consequences of unsafe sleep practices. Positional asphyxiation — when a baby’s airway becomes blocked due to their sleeping position — is a tragedy that can be prevented with a few simple steps:
  1. Back to Sleep: Always place your baby on their back for every sleep, nap, and bedtime.
  2. Clear the Crib: Keep the crib free of blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, and bumpers. A firm mattress with a fitted sheet is all they need.
  3. Room Share, Not Bed Share: Keep your baby’s sleep space in your room but on a separate, flat surface like a crib or bassinet.
  4. No Inclined Sleepers: Babies should sleep on a flat surface — no car seats, swings, or loungers for unsupervised sleep.
We have many in our county that prefer co-sleeping habits, and it is certainly a common trend in many cultures. These practices have risks that that should be acknowledged. We want every parent to know the recommended ways to keep their baby safe.  Following these guidelines can help prevent devastating loss and protect our little ones. Let’s work together to spread awareness and make sure every baby sleeps safely.


To learn more about safe sleeping habits, visit: Homepage | Safe to Sleep 

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