During Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month in October and year-round, spread the word about safe infant sleep on social media. Post a key message with #SafeSleepSnap and a safe sleep image.
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It’s a snap! This #SIDSAwarenessMonth, help spread the word about safe infant sleep. After placing baby on their back to sleep in a sleep area free of loose and soft bedding, blankets, and other items, take a photo of your baby, grandbaby, niece, or nephew sleeping safely and post it with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap. http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0 #SafeToSleep
Safe Sleep Theme for October 1–7: Always place baby on their back to sleep.
The back sleep position carries the lowest risk of SIDS and is recommended for all babies, including preterm babies, until they are 1 year old. Help us spread the word by posting a photo of your baby on their back in a safe sleep area with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap. #SIDSAwarenessMonth http://bit.ly/2AO7I9J
Safe Sleep Theme for October 8–14: Use a firm and flat surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib, that is free of soft and loose bedding, crib bumpers, stuffed animals, and toys.
Babies should sleep on a firm and flat surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib, that is free of loose and soft items such as toys, crib bumpers, and blankets. Spread the word by posting a photo of your baby in a safe sleep area with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap. #SIDSAwarenessMonth http://bit.ly/2AO7I9J
Safe Sleep Theme for October 15–21: Share your room with baby. Keep baby close to your bed but on a separate surface, such as their own safety-approved crib or bassinet.
Keeping baby in your room, in a separate safe sleep area made just for baby (such as a safety-approved crib next to your bed) helps to reduce the risk of #SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death. Post a photo of your baby in a safe sleep area near your bed with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap to help spread the word about safe infant sleep. #SIDSAwarenessMonth http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0
Safe Sleep Theme for October 22–31: Breastfeed to reduce the risk of SIDS
DYK? #Breastfeeding or feeding babies breast milk reduces their risk for #SIDS. Remember to also practice safe sleep when feeding. See http://bit.ly/2CGk7Ns for details. Help us spread the word! Post a photo of your baby in a safe sleep area after feeding and tell your family and friends that you practice safe sleep. Use the #SafeSleepSnap hashtag to join the conversation about safe infant sleep. #SIDSAwarenessMonth
Help spread the word about #SafeSleep with other parents & caregivers during #SIDSAwarenessMonth. After placing your baby on their back to sleep in a sleep area with no loose/soft items, post a photo & use the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap. http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0
During #SIDSAwarenessMonth, help us promote safe infant sleep. Snap a pic of your baby on their back with no items in the sleep area and share it with your followers with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap. http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0 #InfantSafety #SafeToSleep
Safe Sleep Theme for October 1–7: Always place baby on their back to sleep.
DYK? Placing baby on their back to sleep reduces the risk of #SIDS. Spread the word about safe infant sleep during #SIDSAwarenessMonth! Post a #SafeSleepSnap pic of your #baby on their back in a safe sleep area: http://bit.ly/2AO7I9J #InfantSafety
Safe Sleep Theme for October 8–14: Use a firm and flat surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib, that is free of soft and loose bedding, crib bumpers, stuffed animals, and toys.
Babies should sleep on a firm & flat surface that is free of loose & soft bedding, toys, crib bumpers, & blankets. Spread the word this #SIDSAwarenessMonth by posting a #SafeSleepSnap pic of your baby on their back in a safe sleep area. http://bit.ly/2AO7I9J
Safe Sleep Theme for October 15–21: Share your room with baby. Keep baby close to your bed but on a separate surface, such as their own safety-approved crib or bassinet.
Give baby their own #SafeSleep space next to your bed to reduce the risk of #SIDS & accidental suffocation. Post a photo of baby in a safe sleep area near your bed & use #SafeSleepSnap to spread the word during #SIDSAwarenessMonth. http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0 #SafeToSleep
Safe Sleep Theme for October 22–31: Breastfeed to reduce the risk of SIDS.
#DYK? #Breastfeeding or feeding babies breast milk reduces their risk for #SIDS. Remember to also practice safe sleep when feeding. This #SIDSAwarenessMonth, post a photo of your baby in a safe sleep area after feeding & use #SafeSleepSnap. http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0 #SafeToSleep
Share these social media messages with your followers.
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Parents: Show friends and family what safe sleep for your baby looks like! Snap a photo of your baby on their back in a safe sleep area and post it with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap during the month of October for #SIDSAwarenessMonth. #SafeToSleep http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0
Safe Sleep Theme for October 22–31: Breastfeed to reduce the risk of SIDS.
Moms: If you’re feeling tired before or during #breastfeeding or feeding, ask someone to help you keep baby safe when feeding is over or if you fall asleep by staying awake with you and placing baby in their own sleep area. This helps reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant deaths. Post a photo of your baby on their back in a safe sleep area after feeding with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap to help spread the word during #SIDSAwarenessMonth. #SafeToSleep http://bit.ly/2CGk7Ns
Parents: If you bring baby into your bed for feedings, be sure to place them in their own safe sleep area when finished. Post a photo of your baby on their back in a safe sleep area after feeding with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap to help spread the word during #SIDSAwarenessMonth. #SafeToSleep http://bit.ly/2CGk7Ns
Parents: Show your friends & family what safe sleep for your baby looks like! Snap a pic of your baby on their back in a safe sleep area & share it with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap. http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0 #SafeToSleep
Safe Sleep Theme for October 22–31: Breastfeed to reduce the risk of SIDS.
Moms: Feeling tired when #breastfeeding/feeding? Ask someone to help! They can place baby in a separate sleep area when feeding is over or if you fall asleep. Spread the word with #SafeSleepSnap! Post a pic of your baby in a safe sleep area after feeding. http://bit.ly/2CGk7Ns
Parents: If you bring baby into your bed for feedings, make sure to place them in their own sleep area when finished. Post a pic of your baby in a safe sleep area after a feeding with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap to spread the word! http://bit.ly/2CGk7Ns #SafeToSleep
Share these social media messages with your followers.
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Grandparents: October is #SIDSAwarenessMonth. Help promote safe infant sleep practices while showing off your pride and joy! Show friends and family how to reduce the risk of #SIDS by sharing a photo of your grandbaby on their back and in a safe sleep area with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap. #SafeToSleep http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0
Grandparents: Did you know? Couches and armchairs can be very dangerous, especially if adults fall asleep while feeding or comforting baby while on them. During #SIDSAwarenessMonth, remind friends and family how to reduce your grandbaby’s risk of #SIDS and accidental suffocation. Share a photo of your grandbaby on their back in a safe sleep area with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap. #SafeToSleep http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0
Grandparents: Help promote safe infant sleep practices during #SIDSAwarenessMonth while showing off your pride & joy! Share a pic of your grandbaby on their back in a safe sleep area with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap. http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0 #SafeToSleep
Grandparents: Couches & armchairs can be deadly if you fall asleep with your grandbaby while on them. Remind friends & family about safe infant sleep. Share a photo of your grandbaby on their back in a safe sleep area w/ #SafeSleepSnap. http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0 #SafeToSleep
We keep our Native culture thriving by protecting our next generation. Use Safe to Sleep materials to learn how to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths, like suffocation. #SafeSleepSnap #SafeToSleep #HealthyNativeBabies https://bit.ly/2u2rlYj
Honor the past, learn for the future! Find out more about how to help your baby sleep safely. #SafeSleepSnap #SafeToSleep #HealthyNativeBabies https://bit.ly/2m9OuDX
Safe Sleep Theme for October 1–7: Always place baby on their back to sleep.
It’s our tradition to keep our babies safe. Parents can do many things to help a baby sleep safely and lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (#SIDS), like placing baby on their back for all sleep times, including naps. Learn more: #SafeSleepSnap #SafeToSleep #HealthyNativeBabies https://bit.ly/2PZQFYY
Safe Sleep Theme for October 8–14: Use a firm and flat surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib, that is free of soft and loose bedding, crib bumpers, stuffed animals, and toys.
Make sure baby sleeps on a firm, flat surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib or a cradleboard, and keep soft items out of the sleep area. Find out more about safe infant sleep. #SafeSleepSnap #SafeToSleep #HealthyNativeBabies https://bit.ly/2m9OuDX
Safe Sleep Theme for October 15–21: Share your room with baby. Keep baby close to your bed but on a separate surface, such as their own safety-approved crib or bassinet.
It’s in our culture to keep our babies close. Sharing a room, with baby next to your bed in their own sleep area, keeps baby in arms’ reach and lowers risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (#SIDS). Learn more. #SafeSleepSnap #SafeToSleep #HealthyNativeBabies https://bit.ly/38OUpFr
Safe Sleep Theme for October 22–31: Breastfeed to reduce the risk of SIDS.
Our people have breastfed since the beginning of time. Did you know breastfeeding lowers a baby’s risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (#SIDS)? Learn how to include safe infant sleep into your breastfeeding routine. http://bit.ly/2CGk7Ns #SafeSleepSnap #SafeToSleep #HealthyNativeBabies
Encourage safe infant sleep practices in your community. SHARE these materials! https://bit.ly/2u2rlYj #SafeSleepSnap #SafeToSleep #HealthyNativeBabies
#CommunityHealthWorkers and other providers can share information about safe infant sleep practices! Start here. https://bit.ly/2S1abXO #SafeSleepSnap #SafeToSleep #HealthyNativeBabies
Safe Sleep Theme for October 1–7: Always place baby on their back to sleep.
It’s our tradition to protect our babies. Placing baby on their back to sleep for naps and at night is the best way to lower #SIDS risk. #SafeSleepSnap #SafeToSleep #HealthyNativeBabies https://bit.ly/2m9OuDX
Safe Sleep Theme for October 8–14: Use a firm and flat surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib, that is free of soft and loose bedding, crib bumpers, stuffed animals, and toys.
Protect our circle of life. Firm, flat & free of soft/loose items create a safe sleep space for baby. Learn more. https://bit.ly/2m9OuDX #SafeSleepSnap #SafeToSleep #HealthyNativeBabies
Safe Sleep Theme for October 15–21: Share your room with baby. Keep baby close to your bed but on a separate surface, such as their own safety-approved crib or bassinet.
It’s our culture to keep baby close. Sharing a bed w/adults, kids or pets increases baby’s #SIDS risk. Try room sharing instead: baby in your room, but in their own sleep area next to your bed. https://bit.ly/38OUpFr #SafeSleepSnap #SafeToSleep #HealthyNativeBabies
Safe Sleep Theme for October 22–31: Breastfeed to reduce the risk of SIDS.
Our people have breastfed since the beginning of time. Did you know breastfeeding lowers a baby’s risk for #SIDS? Include safe infant sleep into your breastfeeding routine. http://bit.ly/2CGk7Ns #SafeSleepSnap #SafeToSleep #HealthyNativeBabies