Welcome to the MS SIDS ALLIANCE website. Please take a moment to watch the This PSA is narriated by Cathy Files,
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THIS JUST IN: American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that BUMPER PADS NOT be placed in a child's crib. Click here to read more... |
Thanks to everyone who participated at 6th Annual Shopping for SIDS located on the Tulane University Campus in Madison, MS. More than 40 vendors with an assortment of products were there to help the Mississippi SIDS Alliance. Thanks to everyone, hope to see you next year! |
 October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month We want to raise the communities’ awareness of SIDS and Safe Sleep environments for infants and especially remember our families who have suffered the tragedy of losing a precious baby to SIDS. SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME is the unexpected and sudden death of an infant. SIDS is the leading cause of death for babies one month to one year of age, claiming 2,200 lives each year. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome affects families of all races, religions and income levels. SIDS is not contagious or hereditary, and it is not caused by suffocation or immunizations. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is most common among infants that are 2-4 months old. However, SIDS can occur in babies up to 1 year old. At this time there is no known way to prevent all sudden infant Deaths, but there are lifesaving steps that parents and caregivers can take to help protect their baby from SIDS and SUID ( Sudden Unexplained Infant Death – where a high percentage are the result of unsafe sleep practices such as bed Sharing, use of soft bedding and stomach sleep position ) including suffocation and accidents during sleep. • Place your healthy baby on the BACK TO SLEEP • DO NOT Smoke around your baby • Use a safety-approved crib with a firm mattress covered with a tight-fitting crib sheet. • Keep soft objects, toys, blankets, bumper pads, pillows OUT babies sleep area. • Do not let your baby overheat during sleep • Think about using a clean, dry pacifier at naptime and nighttime after breastfeeding as been established • ROOM SHARE do NOT BED SHARE with your baby keep your baby’s sleep space separate but alongside where you sleep at least for the first six months. • Avoid commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of SIDS. None have been proven safe or effective. • Educate grandparents, babysitters, daycare providers, or anyone who will be caring for your baby, how you want them placed when it is time to sleep. • Breastfeed your baby • Take good care of your baby and yourself • Provide “Tummy Time” when your baby is awake and someone is watching to help strengthen neck muscles and to avoid positional plagiocephaly (flat back of head) ENJOY YOUR PRECIOUS BABY!!! The Mississippi SIDS Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to provide SIDS information and education to the public and professionals on SIDS risk reduction and Safe Sleep environments, as well as support of research to one day eradicate this syndrome entirely. The Mississippi SIDS Alliance also provides bereavement services to families who have suffered the devastation of the loss of an infant. For more information on SIDS or if you are a parent who needs support or peer contact, please contact Cathy Files at 601-955-1057 or 1-877-471-7437. |
Please help the MS SIDS Alliance by committing to purchase their special tag. Click here to download the Application for the special MS SIDS Alliance car tag and contact Cathy FIles at 601-955-1057 for more information. |
Thanks to everyone who participates in the 6th Annual Shopping for SIDS
Mississippi SIDS Alliance wants to keep you informed as to products that are being recalled due to safety issues for your children. If you have found a product recall that isn't listed here, please email us at mssids@gmail.com. You can also visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website. Click Here to read the latest. |
Mission Statement The Mississippi SIDS Alliance, Inc. provides support services to families who are or may be touched by the tragedy of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). The Alliance also provides training and education on SIDS and Safe Sleep environment to professionals, low socioeconomic communities/individuals and to the disadvantaged high risk populations. The Mississippi SIDS Alliance also supports research to help find a cure for this devasting syndrome. The Mississippi SIDS Alliance office is located at: 5454 I-55 North |
Your participation as a volunter or donation would be appreciated! Click here to send email to MS SIDS Alliance. |
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New MS SIDS Alliance personalized license plates now available!
Please help the Mississippi SIDS Alliance by purchasing the new personalized license plate. The additional cost is $31.00 and is a one-time yearly fee. Revenue generated from the sale of the new plate will help MS Sids Alliance with funding for research, support services to the families, training and education. Make a difference today – save a life in the future! Click here to send an email to Leslie Threadgill for more information.
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