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Safe Sleep –
We’re in This Together.

How and where our babies sleep make a big difference in their health. In fact, practicing safe sleep is one of the best ways to help prevent Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and sleep-related deaths. Reduce all babies’ risk for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death by learning a few steps to safe sleep. Through our love, our strength, and our working together, we can make sure that every baby in Louisiana takes their first steps to a bright future!

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Louisiana Voices for Safe Sleep

Mothers and other advocates directly impacted by Sudden Unexpected Infant Death in Louisiana are working to spread awareness about infant safe sleep. Hear their stories.

Watch more of our videos about safe sleep in Louisiana here.

Katie, Safe Sleep Advocate

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Louisiana Voices for Safe Sleep: Katie, Safe Sleep Advocate

Many families don’t know that loose bedding, stuffed animals, and bed sharing create unsafe sleep environments for babies. Moms and other advocates like Katie are helping educate families about how to keep their babies safe while they sleep by following all the steps to safe sleep.

Chantell, Safe Sleep Advocate

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Louisiana Voices for Safe Sleep: Chantell, Safe Sleep Advocate

Behind every Sudden Unexpected Infant Death statistic is a family forever changed, and parents like Chantell are sharing their stories to raise awareness so babies across Louisiana can sleep safely.

Naye, Safe Sleep Advocate

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Louisiana Voices for Safe Sleep: Naye, Safe Sleep Advocate

Mothers like Naye are spreading awareness about safe sleep tips for people caring for babies, including parents, babysitters, healthcare providers, and more. Following the ABCs of safe sleep for babies is simple. Make sure babies sleep ALONE, on their BACK, and in a CRIB.

Heather, Safe Sleep Advocate

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Louisiana Voices for Safe Sleep: Heather, Safe Sleep Advocate

Moms like Heather are sharing their stories and speaking out to prevent infant sleep-related deaths in our state.

Daesha, Safe Sleep Advocate

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Louisiana Voices for Safe Sleep: Daesha, Safe Sleep Advocate

Lieutenant Daesha Hughes has worked with many Louisiana families directly affected by Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths. Louisiana families should know that babies sleep the safest when they are alone, on their back, and in a crib without toys or loose bedding.