INFANT SAFE SLEEP/CRIBS FOR KIDS

Kaleigh Pulsinelli
Cribs for Kids Program Coordinator
P: 740.652.2847
Kaleigh.Pulsinelli@fairfieldcountyohio.gov

Cribs for Kids


The Fairfield County Health Department is partnering with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Maternal, Child and Family Health to provide Cribettes® and safe sleep education to eligible families (while quantities last). Cribettes® are certified as being compliant with Consumer Product Safety Commission standards, and are part of a safe sleep kit that also includes a fitted sheet and safe sleep educational materials. In order to receive a kit, eligible families must also receive education provided by FCHD. In this session, the parent/caregiver(s) receives important education on infant safe sleep practices and how to properly use the Cribette® for their baby.

 

Cribs for Kids® provides Cribette® set up instructional videos in both English and Spanish.

 

There are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among U.S. babies each year. Since the late 1990s recommendations were introduced to place babies on their back to sleep.

 

Fairfield County Health Department encourages all parents to follow these easy guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and ensure that every baby is happy, healthy, and safe.

 

To prevent infant sleep deaths, follow the "ABCs" of Safe Sleep:

A- Alone

B- Back

C- Crib


To receive a free crib kit, you must meet the eligibility criteria below.

Eligibility guidelines:

  • • Must be a Fairfield County resident.
  • • Enrolled in WIC or Medicaid.
  • • At least 32 weeks pregnant or have a child under 1 year old.

 

COMPLETE THE ENROLLMENT FORM HERE

For more information, please contact Kaleigh Pulsinelli.

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Infant Safe Sleep Tips

 

Follow these tips and explore the rest of SafeSleep.Ohio.gov to learn why of the ABCs of infant safe sleep are safest for baby:

 

  • • The safest place for your baby to sleep is in the room where you sleep, but not in your bed.
  • • Never place babies to sleep on adult beds, chairs, sofas, waterbeds, pillows, cushions or soft surfaces.
  • • Dress your baby in sleep clothing, such as a sleep sack, and do not use a blanket.
  • • Avoid letting the baby get too hot. Keep room temperatures in a range comfortable for a lightly clothed adult.
  • • Infants should receive all recommended vaccinations.
  • • Breastfeeding is recommended to help to reduce the risk of SIDS.
  • • Avoid smoke exposure during pregnancy and after birth. Place the crib in an area that is always smoke free.
  • • Supervised, awake tummy time is recommended daily to facilitate development.
  • • Consider using a pacifier at nap time and bed time, once breastfeeding is well established.
  • • Talk to those who care for your baby, including child care providers, family, and friends, about placing your baby to sleep on his back for every sleep.
  • • Obtain regular prenatal care to reduce the risk of SIDS even before birth.
  • • Avoid alcohol and illicit drug use during pregnancy and after birth.
  • If you want to stop smoking or vaping for the health of your baby, you can visit Ohio.QuitLogix.org or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for free and confidential help.

 

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