Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative

08/23/2026

Just because a baby product is sold doesn't mean it's safe for sleep.

Many products marketed for infants, including loungers, pillows, positioners, and other soft sleep items, can increase the risk of suffocation and should never be used for routine sleep.

A safe sleep space is simple: baby on their back, on a firm, flat mattress, in a safety-approved crib, bassinet, or play yard with nothing extra inside. Before purchasing or using a sleep product, check current safety recommendations and recalls. Making informed choices can help protect your baby.

Learn more about safe product use at the Safe Sleep Academy.

CAUTION USE OF PRODUCTS FAST FACTS Just because a product is sold, does not mean safe for your baby or for sleep. Research baby products for recalls and safety standards. Do not rely on monitors to prevent sleep related deaths. Even when using monitors, always follow the other safe sleep recommendat...

08/23/2026

The countdown is on!

If you're as excited as we are about welcoming Jen Hamilton to Pittsburgh, make your plans to join us at the 2026 National Cribs for Kids Conference this September. We can't wait to see you there!

Save your seat:
https://cribsforkids.org/conference/

08/22/2026

Suffocation during sleep is a leading cause of death in infants under one year old. To reduce this risk, always place your baby on their back to sleep in a safety-approved crib, free from loose bedding and soft objects. Following these safe sleep practices can help protect your baby.

Learn more about safe sleep at www.safesleepacademy.org.

08/22/2026

Helping families create safer sleep environments starts with providing the right tools and resources.

The Cribs for Kids Partner Product Catalog brings together safe sleep products, educational materials, and essential baby items that support families from pregnancy through infancy. From cribs and wearable blankets to car seats, diapers, and more, the catalog is designed to help partners meet families’ practical needs while reinforcing safe sleep education.

Explore the catalog:
https://cribsforkids.org/partner-product-catalog/

08/21/2026

Every parent wants their baby to sleep safely.

For bedtime, naptime, and every sleep in between, give baby their own safe sleep space in a crib, bassinet, or play yard with a firm, flat surface and nothing else in the sleep space.

Because when it comes to safe sleep, the choices we make every time we put baby down matter.

Small choices. Big impact. Safer sleep. Learn more at www.safesleepacademy.org.

08/21/2026

Now available in the Cribs for Kids Professional Training Series: the Nursing Module.

Created specifically for nurses who work with infants and families, this free online training combines evidence-based safe sleep education with practical tools for having meaningful conversations with caregivers and reinforcing consistent safe sleep messaging across healthcare settings.

RNs, LPNs, and NPs can also earn continuing education credit through the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing for a $15 certificate fee.

Build your knowledge. Strengthen your conversations. Help every baby sleep safer.

Learn more and access the Professional Training Series:
https://cribsforkids.org/professional-training-series/

08/21/2026

Great advice on the safety of breast feeding pillows from our partners at Inter Tribal Council of Michigan.

Nursing or breastfeeding pillows are very popular and they can provide support while baby is eating. But they are not safe for babies to sleep on. Watch and learn more: https://youtu.be/V17Vm1YRrbw?si=1LAE-FPFcUyaCp0W

📸 Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative

08/20/2026

What is it like to complete the Cribs for Kids Child Welfare Module?

Professionals across the country are sharing how the training has strengthened their safe sleep knowledge, challenged their thinking, and helped them approach conversations with families with greater confidence and empathy.

Swipe through to hear directly from participants, then explore the free Professional Training Series:

https://cribsforkids.org/professional-training-series/

08/20/2026

The Safe Sleep Ambassador Program equips individuals and organizations with trusted, evidence-based information they can share within their communities, helping more families access the knowledge they need to create safe sleep environments for their babies.

Learn more, get involved, and help every baby sleep safer.

SPREAD THE SAFE SLEEP MESSAGE FAST FACTS 1 in 5 babies who die from unsafe sleep do so in the care of someone other than their parents/primary caregivers. Ensure that everyone who cares for your baby knows about infant safe sleep. Continue reading below to learn more… Create a Safe Sleep Plan A co...

08/20/2026