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Safe Sleep Saves Lives.
Protecting babies across Northeastern Pennsylvania through education, resources, and community collaboration.
About the Initiative
Who We Are
The NEPA Safe Sleep Task Force is a regional collaboration committed to preventing sleep-related infant deaths and promoting safe sleep practices for babies.
The task force brings together professionals from healthcare, child welfare, law enforcement, early childhood services, and community organizations to ensure families receive consistent, life-saving guidance and support.
This initiative was formed in response to local infant deaths and the urgent need for coordinated prevention efforts.
Our Vision
We envision a community where every parent has the knowledge and resources to ensure safe sleep for their infants.
Focus
Through our outreach and collaboration with national organizations, we aspire to raise awareness about safe sleep strategies, fostering a healthier environment for infants across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Who We Are
The ABCs of Safe Sleep
The ABCs of Safe Sleep
Follow the ABCs of Safe Sleep to give your baby the safest possible start, every sleep and every time.
Alone
Babies are safest sleeping alone in their own crib or bassinet. Room sharing is recommended, but bed sharing increases the risk of suffocation and overheating.
Back
Always place your baby on their back for every sleep, including naps and nighttime. This position keeps airways open and significantly reduces the risk of sleep-related death.
Crib
Use a safety-approved crib, bassinet, or pack-and-play with a firm mattress and fitted sheet only. Keep the sleep space empty to prevent suffocation hazards.
Education
We offer workshops and resources aimed at educating parents about the best safe sleep practices for their infants. Our educational efforts ensure that families have the knowledge to make informed decisions.
Resources
Sleep Safe NEPA provides links to community organizations offering classes and crib distribution. These partnerships ensure families have access to safe sleep essentials.
Support
We connect families with local support systems that reinforce safe sleep practices. Our goal is to ensure every parent feels supported in their journey.
Community Impact
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