Bags to be distributed to New Parents
50 “Safe Sleep” bags were donated to Carthage Area Hospital’s Maternity Unit Tuesday, October 19th by the North Country Prenatal Perinatal Council (NCPPC) to raise awareness for Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee, “Approximately 3,500 infants die annually in the United States from sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).”
NCPPC’s Director of Maternal and Infant Health Services, Brooke Pate advocates the ABCs of sleep saying babies should be “Alone on their back in a crib.” She went on to explain the reasoning for their donation, stating, “The sleep bags we’re providing today are a good way to educate parents on what babies should and shouldn’t be wearing to sleep.”
Each bag includes NCPPC program brochures, a beanie, ABCs of Safe Sleep, Sleep Baby Safe and Snug Book, and safe sleep bags, which includes a safety checklist for your home.
“These bags will be distributed to new parents over the next several weeks as an additional gift and educational opportunity to promote the benefits of safe sleep. We’re extremely appreciative of their donation,” said Elizabeth King, RN, OB Nurse Manager.