Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative

06/12/2026

Cribs for Kids partners have access to a full suite of evidence-based programs designed to support families, strengthen community outreach, and reduce sleep-related infant deaths. From safe sleep education and professional training to resources for hospitals, child welfare teams, and home visitors, every tool is created to make your work easier and your impact even stronger.

These programs are available free to our partners, giving you everything you need to promote consistent, clear safe sleep practices in your community.

Explore our programs, expand your reach, and help every baby in your community sleep safer.

Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative, is looking for organizations throughout the country that want to join in our efforts to spread a

06/12/2026

A great reminder that safe sleep matters for every sleep, including naps. Consistency helps protect babies, whether they're sleeping for two hours or twenty minutes.

Safe sleep matters for naps, too, not just at bedtime.

Sometimes daytime naps happen on busy days, in the middle of errands, visits, laundry, dishes, and everything else life brings with a baby.

But babies sleep safest every time they are placed on their backs in their own safe sleep space, even for short naps.

06/12/2026

Think you can spot a safe sleep space?

The Safe or Not Safe Photo Quiz is a quick, interactive way to test and refresh your knowledge of infant safe sleep. By reviewing real-life images, you’ll learn how to identify safe and unsafe sleep environments and better understand how to reduce the risk of sleep-related deaths. This tool is perfect for personal learning or as a conversation starter in group settings.

Take the quiz - https://cribsforkids.org/safe-or-not-safe/.

06/12/2026

“In 2024, every SUID case reviewed in Allegheny County included at least one unsafe sleep factor, despite most families having access to a safe sleep space and many having received prior education on safe sleep practices.”

06/11/2026

New Resource for Partners

Safe sleep recommendations have changed over the years, and grandparents are often surprised by how much has evolved. Our new Grandparent Brochure helps bridge that gap by explaining current safe sleep guidance in a clear, respectful, and family-friendly way.

From back sleeping to keeping the sleep space free of soft items, this resource helps caregivers start important conversations and stay on the same page when it comes to infant safety.

Partners can download and co-brand the brochure through the Partner Resource Portal. Printed copies are also available through the Partner Store.

06/11/2026

Safe sleep education comes with a lot of terminology, and understanding it can make recommendations easier to follow and share.

The Safe Sleep Academy Glossary provides clear, easy-to-understand definitions for common safe sleep terms, helping caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community partners build confidence in the language of infant sleep safety.

Whether you’re looking up SIDS, SUID, room sharing, or other key concepts, the glossary is a helpful place to start.

Explore the glossary:
https://safesleepacademy.org/glossary/

06/11/2026

Early bird registration for the 2026 National Cribs for Kids Conference won't last much longer.

Join professionals from across healthcare, public health, research, child welfare, and community organizations as we come together in Pittsburgh to advance safe sleep education, prevention, and collaboration.

Register by the end of June to take advantage of discounted pricing.

Learn more:
https://cribsforkids.org/conference/

06/10/2026

You don’t need to be an expert to help your baby sleep safer.

The Safe Sleep Academy is designed for parents and caregivers who want clear, trustworthy guidance on infant safe sleep. It breaks down what matters most, answers common questions, and helps you feel confident about how and where your baby sleeps. Because peace of mind matters, and safe sleep starts with understanding.

www.safesleepacademy.org

06/10/2026

Tummy Time does more than encourage development, it helps babies build the strength and motor skills that support safer movement as they grow.

Regular Tummy Time helps strengthen a baby's neck, shoulders, and core while promoting healthy development. Just remember, Tummy Time is for awake, supervised play only. If your baby falls asleep, move them to their back in a safe sleep space.

Learn more at the Safe Sleep Academy. Link in bio.

06/10/2026

It's What's New Wednesday!

Following this week's press conference on the rise of sleep-related infant deaths in Allegheny County, Devon shares how to find infant death data in your own community and why understanding local trends matters for prevention.

Tune in for this important conversation and discover resources that can help inform local safe sleep efforts and strengthen prevention strategies where you live.