Mississippi SIDS Alliance - Cribs For kids

Cribs For Kids

Cribs for Kids®
A National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative Since 1998

Babies who sleep in unsafe sleep environments, including adult beds, are at a 40 times greater risk of dying. WHERE DOES YOUR BABY SLEEP?

Since 1998, through the donation of thousands of cribs, Cribs for Kids® has been making an impact on the rates of babies dying of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and accident suffocation. Cribs for Kids® is a safe-sleep education program for low-income families to help reduce the risk of injury and death of infants due to unsafe sleep environments. Cribs for Kids® currently has 250 Partner Programs in 44 states throughout the country which provide a GRACO Pack N Play® and educational materials regarding 'safe sleeping' and other important safety tips to protect your baby. See below to donate.

This is a sample of the type of crib we offer. Style and size may vary depending on product availability.

To reduce the risk of SIDS and accidential suffocation, Cribs for Kids, the American Academy of pediatrics, and the Consumer Products Safety Commission recommend that infants sleep on their backs on a firm mattress in a safety-approved crib, with no soft bedding or comforters, with no exposure to cigarette smoke, and with a room temperature that is confortable to adults.

Your baby's crib should have:

♥ Railings that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart (you can't fit a soda can throught them.)
♥ A firm mattress that fits snugly in the frame.
♥ A fitted sheet that is tight around the mattress.
♥ No quilts, comforters, duvets, heavy blankets, stuffed animals, bumper pads, sheepskins, etc. They can obstruct the baby's breathing. A Halo SleepSack is recommended.