The CARES Safety Center Newsletter Bringing Safety to the Baltimore Community The CARES Safety
Center is a "house on
wheels" that promotes the
safety of children and
families by delivering fun,
interactive education and
affordable safety products
to the community.
Fall 2011 Is your baby sleeping safely?
Each year, more than 4,500 babies die from sudden
infant death syndrome, also known as SIDS. Many
of these deaths happen while the baby is sleeping and
cannot breath. Here is how you can keep your little
one safe:
Make sure your baby sleeps safe
by learning your ABC’s! Alone– Baby should always sleep alone! Babies should
never sleep with toys, pillows, stuffed animals, or loose
sheets. To keep baby warm, use special sleep clothing like
a one-piece-sleeper.
Lower risk of SIDS. Put baby to sleep Alone, on their Back, and in a Crib B
ack– Baby should always sleep on his/her back!
To request the CARES
Safety Center to attend If babies sleep on their stomach, they can easily suffocate or choke!
your next event, please
rib– Baby should always sleep in a crib or bassinet! Do not let baby sleep in
fill out our online rethe bed, couch, or anywhere with grownups or other children. Your baby could be
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crushed or suffocate without you knowing.
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Make Time for “Tummy Time”!
Tummy Time is good for baby. It helps make their back, and neck
strong! Tummy Time can also keep baby from getting flat spots on the
back of their head. Make sure baby has tummy time 2 to 3 times a day
when:
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For other injury prevention needs or questions, contact the CARES Safety Center.
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