SACRAMENTO COUNTY SAFE SLEEP BABY PARENT WORKSHOP PUT

SACRAMENTO COUNTY SAFE SLEEP BABY PARENT WORKSHOP PUT YOUR BABY’S SAFETY FIRST 1

INTAKE SURVEY & QUESTIONNAIRE A Please take a few minutes to complete the pre-workshop survey and Questionnaire A. 2

What are Infant Sleep-Related Deaths? Death of a baby under age of one who dies while sleeping. 3

Babies are dying while sleeping A Quick and Silent Killer In Sacramento County: v. Every other week a baby dies while sleeping v. Nearly all babies are found in unsafe sleep conditions v. Leading cause of death for babies one month to one year of age v. Occur in all socio-economic, racial and ethnic groups v. However, half are African American babies 4

Why are babies dying while sleeping? 92% of all sleep-related deaths of babies had at least one known unsafe sleep condition: Sacramento County 2010 -2012 90% 83% 80% 70% 60% 52% 43% 50% 33% 40% 30% 20% 7% 10% 0% Adult Bed, Sleeping with Couch, Recliner, Others etc. Crib in Home- Stomach or Side Parent Use of Not used Sleeping Alcohol or Drugs 5

Sacramento County Safe Sleep Baby Education Campaign CREATED FOR parents, grandparents and other caregivers BY parents and health professionals Consistent Universal Message for ALL Discussion Share the consequences Use Sacramento County Residents “We want services and information! But we only get it when something bad has happened or we are in trouble. ” 6

6 STEPS TO SAFE SLEEP BABY ALONE BACK CRIB 7

TOSAFE SLEEP BABY Sleep me Alone v Sleep your baby by him or herself in a crib, portable crib or bassinet v Do not sleep with your baby v Do not let your baby sleep with other adults or children v Room-share, not bed-share 8 STEP

STEP TOSAFE SLEEP BABY Always put your baby to sleep on his or her back for EVERY sleep 9 Sleep me on my BACK

STEP TO SAFE SLEEP BABY Doctors now know “Back to Sleep” will NOT increase a baby’s risk of choking. 10

STEP TO SAFE SLEEP BABY Sleep me in a CRIB v. Cribs and bassinets are the safest places for your baby to sleep! v. Return your baby to sleep his or her crib after feeding or soothing v. Room-share NOT bed-share 11 v. Use your CRIB or bassinet to sleep your baby for all naps and at night

STEP TO SAFE SLEEP BABY v Use a firm crib mattress with a tightly fitted sheet v Today’s adult beds are soft and can cause your baby to suffocate v Do not place your baby to sleep in an adult bed, couch, car seat or chair.

STEP TO SAFE SLEEP BABY Nothing in my sleep area v No toys, stuffed animals or other soft things 13 v No pillows, blankets or bumpers

STEP TO SAFE SLEEP BABY v Do not overdress baby when sleeping v No more than 1 layer more than an adult would wear to be comfortable v Evaluate the infant for signs of overheating v Covering of the face and head v No Swaddling 14 Do not overdress me

STEP TO SAFE SLEEP BABY No smoking anything around me If parent does smoke: • Go outside and away from baby • “Smoking Jacket” • Wash Hands after smoking • Wait 15 minutes, if possible Remember: Put your baby’s safety first 15 Create a Smoke-Free Home and Car

OTHER SAFE SLEEP TIPS Breastfeed baby Do Tummy Time when baby is awake and supervised. 16 Use a clean, dry pacifier

HOW WILL YOU SPREAD THE SAFE SLEEP BABY MESSAGE? Dads Moms Grandparents Neighbors Boyfriends Babysitters Family Friends Girlfriends 17

COMMON CONCERNS PARENTS HAVE ABOUT SAFE SLEEP BABY 1. Your neighbor says “I feel more comfortable sleeping with my baby so I know he/she is okay. ” 2. Your sister/brother says “My baby cries and won’t sleep in his/her crib. ” 3. Your parents tell you “We put you and your siblings on your stomach to sleep. You all are okay. ” 4. Your friend says “I am breastfeeding and it is easier to put the baby next to me in bed. ” 18

Safe Sleep Baby Video 19

Questionnaire B Please take a few minutes to complete Questionnaire B. 20

Let’s talk about the Questionnaires Questions? 21

Sacramento County Birth & Beyond Resource Centers La Familia Counseling Center 5523 34 th Street Sacramento, CA 95820 (916) 452 -3601 The Effort Resource Center 6015 Watt Avenue, Suite 2 North Highlands, CA 95660 (916) 679 -3925 North Sacramento Family Resource Center 1217 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 679 -3743 The Firehouse - Mutual Assistance Network 810 Grand Avenue Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 567 -9567 Folsom Cordova Community Partnership 10665 Coloma Rd. , Suite 200 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (916) 361 -8684 Meadowview Family Resource Center 2251 Florin Road, Suite 158 Sacramento, CA 95822 (916) 394 -6300 River Oak Family Resource Center Valley Hi Family Resource Center 4322 4 th Avenue 7000 Franklin Blvd. , Suite 820 Sacramento, CA 95817 Sacramento, CA 95823 Arcade Community Center (916) 244 -5800 (916) 290 -8281 2427 Marconi Avenue, Suite 203, Sacramento, CA 95821 (916) 514 -8096 22

Safe Sleep Baby Resources We want every parent in Sacramento County to have a safe place to sleep their baby. If you know someone who may be interested in receiving the Safe Sleep Baby education, please call the Infant Safe Sleep Specialist 916 -244 -1900 For Spanish speaking workshops, please call the Bilingual Training & Technical Assistance Specialist 916 -244 -1940 www. thecapcenter. org 23

Safe Sleep Baby Facilitators: ASHLEY KELLY INFANT SAFE SLEEP PROJECT SPECIALIST aatkinson@thecapcenter. org VICTORIA HARTMAN BILINGUAL TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SPECILALIST vartman@thecapcenter. org Thank you!! 24