Safe sleep:

• You can reduce your baby’s risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) by:

  • Give babies their own sleep space in your room, separate from your bed.

  • Use a firm, flat, and level sleep surface, covered only by a fitted sheet.

  • Remove everything from the baby’s sleep area, except a fitted sheet. No objects, toys, or other items.

  • Use a wearable blanket to keep the baby warm without blankets in the sleeping area. Make sure the baby's face and head stay uncovered during sleep.

  • Place babies on their backs to sleep, for naps, and at night.

  • Couches and armchairs are not safe for babies to sleep on alone, with people, or with pets.

  • Keep the baby’s surroundings smoke/vape free.

• Build a Virtual Safe Sleep Environment

• Need a safe sleep environment for your baby, but can’t afford one? Attend a safe sleep 101 training session and receive a safe sleep environment for your baby at no cost.

  • Please call (636) 528-6117 ext. 409 to schedule an appointment

At Play:

Kids are going to fall, crash, slip and tumble. It’s all part of being a kid, and we wouldn't want it any other way. But there are little things we can all do to ensure that kids avoid the more serious injuries.

• On the playground - falls account for more than 75% of playground-related injuries

  • Actively supervise children on playgrounds

  • Take your kids to playgrounds with shock-absorbing surfaces such as rubber, synthetic turf, sand, pea gravel, wood chips, or mulch

  • Dress appropriately for the playground

• On Bikes - less than half of children 14 and under usually wear a bike helmet

  • Wear a properly-fitted helmet. It is the best way to prevent head injuries and death

  • Ride on the sidewalk when you can. If not, ride in the same direction as the traffic

  • Wear bright colors and use lights, especially when riding at night and in the morning

Does your child need a helmet? We have them at no cost to you! Please call 636-528-6117 ext. 409