Baby's
Safe Sleep
Meaningful Gifts for New and Expectant Moms
Make a "Sleep Well" gift basket that promotes baby's safe sleep
This mother's day, children across the country will celebrate their mothers with heartfelt gestures like breakfast in bed, homemade cards, and the occasional macaroni necklace. But, how can you celebrate the new mom or mom-to-be in your life? With a little creativity, you can create a gift that honors mom and teaches her the safest ways to help her little one sleep safely.
Sadly, more than one hundred North Carolina babies' lives are cut short each year because of accidental death in the sleep environment or from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation, a nationally recognized leader in infant health and safety, offers these tips for crafting a gift basket that celebrates motherhood and helps keep baby safe.
10 Ideas for a Sleep Well Gift Basket for Mom and Baby
- Wicker basket -- Holds gift items and can later be used for other items
- Sleep sack -- Keeps baby cozy without swaddling, which can overheat baby
- Slippers -- Keeps mom's feet comfy when she checks on her baby at night
- Thermometer -- Monitors room temperature,
68° - 75°F is the safest for baby's room
- Bubble bath -- Gives mom time to herself to relax and unwind
- Light blanket -- Reduces the risk of overheating
- Babysitting coupon -- Offers mom time to catch up on sleep
- Night light -- Helps mom check on her little one
- Onesie -- Covers baby in a lightweight outfit
- Sleep Well Card -- Provides baby's safe sleep reminders for mom
Sleep Well Reminders
Remember...
Stomach to play, back to sleep
Dress with less, light layers are best
When home, leave the swaddle alone
Cigarette smoke is trouble, keep it away on the double
A crib or bassinet is baby's safest bet
For baby's good night, a room temperature of 68 - 75°F is just right
Other Links
North Carolina
DHHS Customer Service Center
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1-800-662-7030 (English/ Spanish)
1-877-452-2514 (TTY)
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National
 Consumer
Product Safety Commission - Information about safe
bedding practices for infants
Danny
Foundation - For crib and child product safety information,
visit this Web site or call toll-free 1-800-833-2669 (1-800-83DANNY)
4Women -
Department of Health and Human Services, National Women's
Health Information Services for information on breast feeding
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Last updated: October 2011 |
