Every week in Ohio, three babies die in unsafe sleep environments. In Montgomery County, one baby dies each month due to unsafe sleep practices. You can reduce the risk to your baby by following the ABCs of Safe Sleep. Babies should sleep ALONE, placed on their BACK and in an empty CRIB.

Knowing the answers to these questions can also help:

• What can you do to protect your baby?
• What does a safe sleep envirnment look like? See an example here. 
• What places are most dangerous for your baby to sleep?
• What should you tell other caregivers about your baby’s sleep rules?
• Do your family members or other caregivers who may watch your child know the ABC’s of safe sleep
• Have you checked to ensure you don't have recalled items at home? Check the Consumer Product Protection Commission's recall list here.

There is no one sleep space that can guarantee a baby will be risk-free, but there are ways to reduce the risk. Just like you, we want your baby to be healthy and safe.  

Download the answers to these questions -- then follow the safe sleep guidelines.

Additional Safe Sleep Resources

Ohio Department of Health Safe Sleep 101 (video)

Dayton Children’s Hospital – Safe Sleep for Babies (video)

https://www.childrensdayton.org/kidshealth/a/safesleep-video

Do you need a safe place for your baby to sleep?

https://www.phdmc.org/child-maternal-health/cribs-for-kids

Ohio Infant Safe Sleep information

https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/maternal-infant-wellness/safe-sleep