Sleep-related deaths are more common among infants than people may think. Each year in Cuyahoga County, about 20 babies die from unsafe sleep conditions — enough children to fill a kindergarten class.

Each of those deaths could have been prevented by following simple steps to create a safe sleep environment.

The ABCs of Safe Sleep

Your baby should sleep:

• Alone
• On His/Her Back
• In a Bare Crib

Unsafe Sleep Environments

The following are not safe for your baby:

• Cluttered cribs, beds, or other sleeping spaces
• Sleeping with an adult or another child
• Sleeping on a sofa, couch, or other soft surface

Learn More

Check out this animation of what safe sleeping looks like, or view frequently asked questions.