Welcome to ISSP
The members of the Infant Safe Sleep Partnership (ISSP) work together to reduce sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) throughout the state by providing education and awareness to parents and healthcare providers.
The Infant Safe Sleep Partnership Wants You To Know
Sudden infant death (SUID) takes the lives of more than 50 babies in Colorado each year. One of the main causes for SUID is accidental suffocation from infant sleep in an unsafe environment, such as the couch or the parent's bed. The death rate by accidental suffocation in infants is increasing nationally.
WHAT IS WRONG with THIS PICTURE?
A couple shows off their baby's nursery. Crib bumpers, pillows, and soft surfaces increase the risk of accidental suffocation.
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Are These Parents Bonding or Putting their Baby at Risk?
Bed-sharing has been shown to be a risk factor for SUID. How can parents cuddle and co-sleep safely? see Best Practices
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The Infant Sleep Business
Many parents will go to great lengths equipping their baby's nursery to provide a nice, cozy environment and help their baby get a good night's sleep - and businesses are well aware of this fact. Infant sleep is big business. But parents should be careful of the marketing hype of some popular products or they can unknowingly put their baby at risk.
“Most people don’t realize what they see in stores might suffocate a baby,” explained Dr. Ann Halbower of Childrens' Hospital Colorado. Babies are not developed enough to move out of a trapped position between pillows, blankets, or crib bumpers.”
A sleep sack or bodysuit (aka bunting bag) are examples of safe sleep products that eliminate the risky use of a blanket.