Safe sleep A B C's
A = ALONE
B = on their BACK
C = in their CRIB
The Indiana State Department of Health has established partnerships with agencies in the State of Indiana to provide safe sleep education and Infant Survival Kits for parents and caregivers in Indiana who do not have a safe place for their infants to sleep. Our educational messages focus on three key risk-reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Institutes of Health which states that infants sleep safest:
- Alone
- On their backs
- In a separate, safe sleep environment
On average, at least one child dies each week in Indiana as a result of bed-sharing or sleeping in an unsafe environment. http://www.in.gov/isdh/27323.htm
Do you need a safe place for your baby to sleep?
Harrison County Health Department has partnered with the IDOH to bring safe sleep environments to Indiana babies. You can access free resources and education about safe sleep, as well as receive assistance getting a crib at:
Harrison County Health & Education Building241 Atwood Street, Suite 100
Corydon, IN 47112
CLICK HERE to download the Safe Sleep paperwork packet (4 pgs). Fill it out ahead of time, and save time when you get to the office.
To schedule an appointment/class, please contact:
Harrison County MCH Clinic(812) 738-3237, Option 2