Safe Baby Sleep
When: 4/23/2025
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Each year, about 3,500 babies in the United States die suddenly and unexpectedly while sleeping. These heartbreaking deaths are often linked to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or accidental suffocation and strangulation in the bed. Although there is no guaranteed way to prevent SIDS, studies indicate that creating a safe sleep environment can reduce your baby's risk. Following the safe sleep guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics is essential for preventing sleep-related infant deaths. Research demonstrates that practices such as babies sleeping alone, on their back, and in their own crib, can help save lives.
This presentation will review statistics at a national, state, and local level, discuss what a safe sleep environment entails, and review common misconceptions about safe sleep. Parents, caregivers, and professionals will walk away with the knowledge of how to create a safe sleep environment and why these recommendations are important to follow.
Speaker:
Samantha St. John
Program Coordinator
Cook Children's
Samantha St. John, MA is an Injury Prevention Program Coordinator at Cook Children's Healthcare System. Samantha has been with Cook Children's for 15 years, and for the last six years she has specialized in Injury Prevention, specifically in the area of safe sleep. She has successfully developed and grown the safe sleep program by partnering with various organizations across north Texas. These partnerships ensure families are receiving consistent messaging around safe sleep and that families are offered preventative items to create a safe sleep environment for their babies. Samantha is passionate about injury prevention and is committed to ensuring all families have access to the necessary items to keep their children safe.
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