Safe Sleep For Babies
The Delaware County Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination wants to alert
families that healthy babies should be placed on their backs for safe sleeping.
A public health video now airing on
21 (and Comcast digital station 190) reminds parents to place healthy babies on their backs to sleep.
The video was produced by Crozer-Keystone Health System in partnership with the County
Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination. A series of public health videos have aired on
Delco TV, including videos on the importance of flu vaccinations, signs of and treatment for
depression and healthy lifestyles.
The
reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
In addition to the video, the Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination offers
Sleep
babies on their backs. The door-hanger details other
Back to Sleep Campaign.
* To order your free
address to
Coordination at (610) 891-5311.
* For more information on the national
Delco TV, which airs on Comcast Community ChannelSafe Sleep for Baby video informs families that placing babies on their backs to sleepSafedoor-hangers that can hang on a door knob to remind families and all caregivers to placeSafe Sleep tips in addition to information on theBack to Sleep door-hanger, send an e-mail including your name and mailingstuartm@co.delaware.pa.us or call the County Office of Intercommunity HealthBack to Sleep Campaign call 1-800-505-CRIB(2742) or visit
www.nichd.nih.gov/SIDS
* If you have an urgent or emergency need for a crib to prevent sleeping with your infant, please
contact
.Delaware County Cribs for Kids at (610) 497.7344.