"We will never know the children we saved, only the ones we didn't." We focus our prevention efforts on safe infant sleep and child passenger safety.
We are dedicated to childhood injury safety prevention education focused on safe infant sleep & child passenger safety. Text to set up car seat check or with further questions (844) 619-2048
We believe that every child deserves to celebrate their first birthday and beyond free from accidental death and injury.
01/26/2026
Big news at Safe Start! 🎉 We’re hiring a staff support position and couldn’t be more excited.
We’re looking for a Program & Executive Support Specialist who’s passionate about childhood safety, community, and helping families — and who’s comfortable with admin work and social media.
✨ Part-time | $22–$24/hr
✨ Training provided (CPST & Safe Sleep)
✨ Appx. Start date: March 1
Check out the full posting safestartnw.org (Careers tab) and email your cover letter and resume to admin@nwsids.org to apply.
01/24/2026
Our amazing board member Jaelyn Vershum was recognized as a "Top 30 Under 40"! Congratulations Jaelyn! We are proud of you! bankcda Kootenai County Young Professionals - KCYP
bankcda is proud to announce that our very own Jaelyn Nordstrom was honored as one of the Kootenai County Young Professionals Top 30 Under 40 at the Elevate 2026 event!
Elevate 2026, hosted by Kootenai County Young Professionals (KCYP), is the premier annual event that honors outstanding young professionals who are making a meaningful impact in our community. Each year, 30 individuals under 40 are recognized for their leadership, service, and accomplishments and this year, Jaelyn’s dedication and hard work earned her a spot among these exceptional leaders.
Please join us in congratulating Jaelyn on this well-deserved honor! We’re grateful for all she does to support our team and our community.
01/21/2026
Thank you to Sunrise Rotary Club of Coeur d'Alene and Rotary Club of Coeur d'Alene for ensuring our Kootenai County babies sleep safe! We truly appreciate your continued love and support!
01/18/2026
Feb. 24 at The Bee's Knees Whiskey Bar is the place to be! Grab a friend and join us for a fun time and supporting kiddos in our community! Thank you Lancaster Market for sponsoring the event and to Bee's Knees for hosting us! Grab tickets before they are gone www.safestartnw.org
Did you or your kiddo ride in one of these? Crazy how technology has changed! Come see us if you want to ensure your child is in the correct car seat and that it is safely installed! Grab an appointment safestartnw.org
Be the cat's pajamas and grab your tickets for a roaring good time at The Bee's Knees Whiskey Bar! Ticket link in comments ✨
01/13/2026
⚠️ Car Seat Recall Alert – Evenflo⚠️
If your child uses an Evenflo car seat, please review this recall notice issued this morning. These seats are widely used, and Safe Start has helped install many of them for families in our community.
If you choose to receive a replacement from Evenflo, our team is happy to help ensure the new seat is installed correctly and safely.
📱 Text us at (844) 619-2048 to schedule an appointment or to get help finding a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.
Your child’s safety matters to us—please don’t hesitate to reach out.
01/09/2026
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3649 North Cederblom Street Coeur D'alene, ID 83815
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Safe Start, a program of Northwest Infant Survival and SIDS Alliance, is dedicated to improving childhood health and safety throughout the Northwest via our educational programs, public safety initiative and regional partnerships. We believe every child deserves to celebrate their first birthday and beyond, free from accidental death and injury.
Every year, 3700 infants die due to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), the number one cause of death for infants in the US. Data shows that 90% of these deaths may have been prevented if caregivers knew and had followed the ABC’s of Safe Infant Sleep. The heartbreaking statistic is why we are dedicated to our life-saving mission.
Educating parents, caregivers, medical professionals and first-responders on the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations for Safe Infant Sleep is our main target for preventing the majority of these deaths.
We also realize there is little support for grieving families who have suffered the ultimate loss of a child. No matter the cause of death, we are here to provide support during their journey of grief.
We are the only organization in Idaho, Montana and Washington entirely dedicated to safe infant sleep, child passenger safety education and support for bereaved families. We receive no federal funding and rely solely on the generosity of our donors, volunteers and a fantastic community to continue our life-saving work.
