Kern County Safe Sleep

03/20/2025

Studies have consistently demonstrated that babies who are breastfed have a lower risk of SIDS compared to babies who are not breastfed. The protective effect of breastfeeding is strongest when babies are exclusively breastfed for at least two months. Focus on making healthy choices to help fuel your milk production. If you live in Kern County, utilize Medi-Cal there are free food resources to support you on your pregnancy and breastfeeding journey.

03/04/2025

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among infants between 1 month and 1 year of age.

Even though SIDS can occur any time during a baby's first year, most SIDS deaths occur in babies between 1 and 4 months of age.

SIDS is less common after 8 months of age, but parents and caregivers should continue to follow safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death until baby's first birthday.

More than 90% of all SIDS deaths occur before 6 months of age.

72% of SIDS deaths occur in Months 1–4.

To reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death:

Always place baby on his or her back to sleep, for naps and at night.

Share your room with baby. Keep baby close to your bed, on a separate surface designed for infants.

03/04/2025

A trial study included 33 trials with 10,613 pregnant women. The results showed that taking vitamin D supplements reduced the risk of preeclampsia by almost 45% and reduced the risk of early labor by 30%. These findings highlight the potential benefits of incorporating vitamin D supplementation into prenatal care to improve maternal health.

Compared to pregnant women with higher vitamin D levels, preterm birth risk was greater among pregnant women with low vitamin D levels. Their infants were also of shorter length.

01/08/2025

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death in infants between 1 month and 1 year of age.

10/21/2024

Support breastfeeding mothers!🤱

Research shows that providing breast milk for even two months reduces the risk of SIDS, and the longer you breastfeed the greater the impact; in fact, breastfeeding for six months reduces the risk of SIDS by up to 60 percent!

Whether you’re a partner, a pal or a total stranger, you can (and should) show nursing moms you’ve got their backs. Find out how.

10/21/2024

How Safe Sleep Savvy are you??

The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) created this video for you to test your knowledge of Safe Sleep. Check it out!

How safe sleep savvy are you? Take this online video quiz to test your knowledge. -- About NICHQ --The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICH...

10/01/2024

When it comes to putting your baby down to sleep, remember:
Keep it bare.
Keep it simple.
Keep it safe.






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09/05/2024

¿Sabía esto? Los sofás y sillones nunca son lugares seguros para que los bebés duerman. Pueden ser muy peligrosos cuando un adulto se queda dormido mientras alimenta o consuela el bebé sobre ellos. Recuerde a sus amigos y familiares cómo mantener al bebé seguro mientras duerme. https://go.nih.gov/Jw88ckF ̃oseguro

La campaña Seguro al Dormir® brinda información a los padres de familia y cuidadores sobre cómo reducir el riesgo del síndrome de muerte súbita del bebé (SIDS, por sus siglas en inglés) y otras muertes infantiles relacionadas con el sueño.

09/05/2024

Protecting the next generation is an important part of helping Native culture thrive. Take the Challenge to spread the word about safe sleep for baby. And learn how to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths, during SIDS Awareness Month in October and beyond. https://go.nih.gov/Vxus9GS

The Healthy Native Babies Project delivers culturally appropriate risk reduction messages about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

09/05/2024

Honor the past, learn for the future! Find out more about how to set up a safe sleep space for your baby. And share safe sleep info with your friends and family. https://go.nih.gov/F91dGTD

Want to order free printed materials? Visit our shopping cart to see available Safe to Sleep® publications and order what you need.

09/05/2024

Grandparents: Did you know? Couches and armchairs can be very dangerous for babies, especially if adults fall asleep while feeding or comforting baby on these surfaces. During , remind friends and family how to help keep your grandbaby safe during sleep. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/ju0Yk4d

08/21/2024

An exciting training opportunity is now available in Bakersfield. For $5 these trainings will help to keep your kids safe in the summer, and year-round, with Pediatric first aid, water safety, and CPR/AED training available. Register now!