SIDS is the most common cause of death in infants aged one month to a year and the third leading cause of infant mortality in the United States, Indiana ranking 6th place in infant mortality. Indianapolis Healthy Start focus with its Safe Sleep Class is to raise awareness with expecting moms, and anyone else that comes in contact with that baby, about the risks of co-sharing a bed with the infant, understanding the difference between SIDS & SUIDS and the risks that both present to a new born child.  

• Put baby to sleep alone in a Crib.
• Putting baby to sleep on his/her back.
• No over dressing/overheating a baby.
• No drugs, alcohol, smoking during or after pregnancy.
• Spacing pregnancies.

If you need assistance with locating childcare providers or baby safety programs near you, please call the MCH MOMS Helpline (1-844-MCH-MOMS or 1-844-624-6667).

RESOURCES

Indianapolis Healthy Start / Comienzos Saludables – (317) 221-2131

• Offers a variety of classes to help expecting moms including Safe Sleep Classes for moms on their 3rd trimester (27-40 weeks).

• Indianapolis Healthy Start provides expecting mom (36+ weeks) with a Pack N Play to take home.

• Bilingual Safe Sleep Classes

• Classes are offered both in English and Spanish.

• Classes are offered at Indianapolis Healthy Start at 4087 Millersville Rd., or in the community.  (317) 221-2317

Labor of Love

Helping Indiana Reduce Infant Death  www.laboroflove.in.gov

Charlie’s Kids Foundation

Educating Families about SIDS and Safe Sleep  www.charlieskids.org