*SILVER AWARD (Health Promotion/Disease and Injury Prevention Information)

SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is the leading cause of death for infants under one year of age. Updated to include the latest recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, this program gently guides new parents through seven easy steps that help reduce the risk of SIDS. Although SIDS is a frightening subject, this video's positive and compassionate tone will help ease parents' anxieties by showing them how to give their baby a healthy and happy first year.

UPDATES INCLUDE:
Proven benefits of breastfeeding
Safe mattress and crib recommendations
Importance of well-baby visits and vaccinations
Reducing the risk with good prenatal care
Avoiding products that claim to reduce the risk of SIDS
All-new graphics and more!

CONTENT INCLUDES:
Back Sleeping - optimal sleep position, preventing flat spot on baby’s head, tummy time
Safe Sleep Environment - crib safety, firm mattress, benefits of room-sharing, dangers of co-sleeping
Pacifiers for Sleep - keeps airways open, tips on proper use
Smoking and Alcohol - prenatal care, keeping home and car smoke-free
Breastfeeding - proven benefits, increases awareness, duration of breastfeeding lowers risk
Avoid Overheating - maintaining safe room temperatures, clothing, blankets, sick baby
Well-Baby Visits - staying on schedule, vaccinations reduce risk

*Also available in Spanish
*Closed Captioned (English Only)