Our Foundation is a statewide non-profit dedicated to providing support to SIDS/SUID families & educating professionals & the public about SIDS & safe sleep.
Urbandale, IA
Joined May 2017
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Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
A2: 3400 US babies die each year. >80% of these deaths occur in an unsafe sleep setting. @CIRPatNCH #BackisBest #SafeSleep #CleartheCrib
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Here's the reasoning and some clarification for families around the new @AmerAcadPeds safe sleep guidelines firstcandle.org/safesleep/ #safesleep #SIDS #infant
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
Our comments on the @USCPSC release on infant rockers and their proper use. Only for awake time. #infantrockers #safesleep
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
First Candle's statement on the SIDS study from Australia. #sids #safesleep
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
Safe sleep: Proper transition of NICU patients begins before discharge, the @AmerAcadPeds says in a new report. ow.ly/lrR250FeX8Z
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
U.S. House staff report reveals that @FisherPrice failed to protect consumers by ignoring warnings about the safety of Rock ‘n Play. Read the full report here:
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Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
CDC finds unsafe bedding remains a leading cause of unexpected infant deaths today.com/health/cdc-finds-u… via @TODAYshow
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
Follow the ABCs of Safe Sleep for every nap and bedtime.
Always place your baby Alone on his or her Back in a safe Crib.
Learn more #safesleep guidelines at Safe Sleep Academy -
safesleepacademy.org/
#cribsforkids #safebaby #backtosleep
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
Graco Recalls Inclined Sleeper Accessory Included with Four Models of Playards to Prevent Risk of Suffocation cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/graco-… Pass it on!
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
Incredibly grateful for our Twitter circle. Happiest of Holidays to you all! #Chirpy
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
Scarlett’s Sunshine Act has officially passed the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate. Next stop – signing into law by the President of the United States. This is an amazing day for our mission of SUDC awareness.
#scarlettssunshineact #sudc #sudcawareness #sudclegislation
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
Babies younger than 6 months don’t sleep for very long at a time – which means their parents don’t either. @DrHeardGarris offers advice on how to help your baby get to sleep safely – so parents can also sleep more soundly. #SIDSAwareness #SafeSleep
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. During this month the unique grief bereaved parents experience is recognized. Iowa SIDS Foundation works to provide emotional support to SIDS and SUID families. #infantandpregnancylossawareness
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Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
Know the ABCs of #SafeSleep! Infants should sleep Alone and on their Backs in a bare Crib. Avoid using blankets, crib bumpers, stuffed animals or other soft bedding because it increases the risk of suffocation. healthychildren.org/safeslee…
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
The @USCPSC has issued a warning about nursing pillows and baby loungers, which are never safe for sleep, and have been linked to 28 deaths, says @ConsumerReports. Babies should sleep flat on their backs in a crib without bumpers, bedding or soft toys. consumerreports.org/child-sa…
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
To help guide conversations about #SafeSleep with families, @AmerAcadPeds has developed a suite of materials including posters, infographics, videos and social media messages. aap.org/safesleep
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
CPSC Warns Parents Not to Use Nursing Pillows for Sleep; Agency Is Investigating Infant Deaths that May Be Associated with Pillow-Like Products cpsc.gov/content/cpsc-warns-… This is CRITICAL INFO! Pleas pass it on!
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
They may be gone too soon, but they will forever be a part of who you are. Talking about them helps us to remember them, to hold them close even though they’re no longer physically with us.
Iowa SIDS Foundation retweeted
Save the date for a safe #infant sleep block party during #SIDSAwarenessMonth, 10/26 to 10/29. Experts will answer FAQs about #SafeSleep for babies on Facebook Live. Find out how you can tune in. bit.ly/32UsIJd #SafeSleepParty #safesoundbabies