SAFE SLEEP BABY

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Provider Training

Trainer: Kalyca SeabrookInfant Safe Sleep Specialist

Child Abuse Prevention Center

DEFINITIONS

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Infant Sleep-Related Death (ISR)

Infant sleep-related deaths consist of children under the age of one who die while sleeping

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Unexplained following an investigation of

the case, including a complete autopsy and review of clinical history

True SIDS

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome (SUIDS): external stressors [risk

factors], such as co-sleeping or bed sharing

Undetermined

Unknown or

cause of death may or may not

be medically identifiable

BABIES ARE DYING WHILE SLEEPINGA QUICK AND SILENT KILLER

•Every week three babies in California die while sleeping1

•Nearly all babies are found in unsafe sleep conditions

•Second leading cause of death for babies one month to one year of age (Majority in first six months)

•Occur in all socio-economic, racial and ethnic groups

•African-American/non-Hispanic rate ~5 times higher than White/non-Hispanic and Hispanic rate1

31California MCAH Bulletin, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome California, 2012

ESTABLISHED UNSAFE SLEEP CONDITIONS

Sleep position-on stomach or sideOverheatingEnvironmental tobacco smoke

Soft sleep surface (adult bed, couch or pillow)

Co-sleeping Extra items in

the crib: loose bedding, toys

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SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Expansion of Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment; Pediatrics Journal, October 2011

American Academy of Pediatrics and

Safe to Sleep National Education Campaign

SACRAMENTO COUNTY CHILD DEATH REVIEW TEAM

INFANT SLEEP-RELATED DEATHS

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•90% of all sleep-related deaths of Sacramento babies had at least one known unsafe sleep condition:

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Sacramento County2010 - 2012

SACRAMENTO COUNTY SAFE SLEEP BABY EDUCATION

CAMPAIGN

Created for parents, grandparents

and other caregivers by

parents and health professionals

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Consistent MessageRepeat, Repeat, Repeat

Parents, Grandparents & Family/Friends

Prenatal & Perinatal

“We want services and information! But we only get it when something bad has happened or we are in trouble.”

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SAFE SLEEP BABY EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

STEP 1 TO SAFE SLEEP BABY

Sleep me Alone

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Sleep your baby by him or herself in a crib, portable crib or bassinet

Do not sleep with your babyDo not let your baby sleep with

other adults or children

Sleep me ALONE.

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STEP 2 TO SAFE SLEEP BABY

Sleep me on my BACK

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Always put your baby to sleep on his or her back

for EVERY sleep

Sleep me on my BACK.

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Doctors now know “Back to Sleep” will NOT increase a baby’s risk of choking.

STEP 2 TO SAFE SLEEP BABYSleep me

on my BACK.

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Sleep me in a CRIB

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Cribs and bassinets are the safest places for your baby to sleep!

Use your CRIB or bassinet to sleep your baby for all naps and at night

Return your baby to sleep his or her crib after feeding or soothing

Sleep me in CRIB. 3

STEP 3 TO SAFE SLEEP BABY

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Use a firm crib mattress with a tightly fitted sheet

Today’s adult beds are soft and can cause your baby to suffocate

Do not place your baby to sleep in an adult bed, couch, car seat or chair.

Sleep me in CRIB. 3

STEP 3 TO SAFE SLEEP BABY

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Nothing in my sleep area

No pillows, blankets or bumpers

No toys, stuffed animals or other soft things

Nothing in my sleep area.

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STEP 4 TO SAFE SLEEP BABY

Do not overdress me

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Do not overdress baby when sleeping

If you are comfortable, your baby is comfortable

STEP 5 TO SAFE SLEEP BABYDo not

overdress me.

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No smoking anything around me

Put your baby’s safety first

STEP 6 TO SAFE SLEEP BABYNo

smoking around

me.

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Breastfeed baby to reduce the risk of dying while sleeping.

OTHER SAFE SLEEP TIPS

Tummy time is important.

Do Tummy Time when the baby is awake and

supervised.

Use a clean, dry pacifier

SAFE SLEEP BABY VIDEO

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CHALLENGES TO CHANGING BEHAVIOR

• Fear of Choking when baby sleeps on back

• Baby Sleeps better with me

• Bonding

• My mother and grandmother slept their kids on their stomach and they’re okay

• Nap/Day-time Sleeping

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Create Awareness

Persuade & Motivate

Educate

Facilitate Action

Reinforce Change, Reminder Communications

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NEXT STEPS: FACILITATE & REINFORCE ACTION

ACCESSING RESOURCESSafe to Sleep National Public Education Campaign

nichd.nih.gov/sts

First Candle

firstcandle.org

American Academy of Pediatricsaap.org

California SIDS Program

californiasids.cdph.ca.gov

California Department of Public Health (SIDS)

cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS

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KALYCA SEABROOKINFANT SAFE SLEEP PROJECT SPECIALIST

kseabrook@thecapcenter.org916-244-1938

THANK YOU!