SIDS Awareness Month
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to encouraging safe infant sleep. This month and beyond, advocates and infant caregivers can join Safe to Sleep® and its partners to encourage safe infant sleep and help raise awareness about SIDS.
Although the rates of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths have decreased over the years, we still have work to do. Learn more on how you can take part in infant safe sleep education.
Although the rates of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths have decreased over the years, we still have work to do. Learn more on how you can take part in infant safe sleep education.
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Safe Kids Southern Tier New York is led by Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc., which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat safety, safe sleep education, and water safety, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.
In April 2019, the Safe Kids Southern Tier New York Coalition was formed as a re-imagining of the former Southern Tier Child Health and Safety Team (CHST). For years, CHST investigated the causes of preventable child deaths and developed proactive strategies to eliminate risks. This multidisciplinary team began in Allegany County and later expanded to Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. The team comprised professionals from multiple disciplines including public health, social services, health care, law enforcement, child welfare and behavioral health. Today, as a Safe Kids Worldwide Coalition we are able to be more broadly inclusive of the many other community professionals, services and individuals who are instrumental in the healthy and productive upbringing of children. Parents/caregivers, educators, counselors, educators and even faith leaders deserve a seat at the table. |
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SAFETY IN SECONDS: SLEEP SAFETY
Watch our Safety in Seconds video to get tips on how to keep your little one sleeping safe and sound. 
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SAFETY IN SECONDS: BIKE HELMETS
Learn how to properly fit a bike helmet for your child in seconds! 
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SAFETY IN SECONDS: HOW TO FIT A LIFE JACKET
Make sure you’ve got the right life jacket for your child—and that you’re putting it on properly to get maximum protection. 
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Safety Resources for Parents and Caregivers
- Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Please visit the New York State Office of Children and Family Services website for information on infant safe sleep environments and other child safety tips.
- Visit Birth Injury Justice Center to receive assistance to help improve overall quality of life for children and individuals with disabilities.
- Click for Kinship Care in New York State
- Click for Welcome to Being a Grandparent Brochure
- Visit Caring for Grandkids and keeping them safe on the road | Bankrate for helpful safety tips and resources for grandparents caring for their grandkids.
- Click for Chautauqua Safety Village
- Click for A Parent's Guide to Toilet Training Special Needs Kids
- Click for Keeping Children Safe Brochure
- Click for "The Danger of Leaving Children in Hot, Parked Cars" Video
- Click for Safe Sleep for Your Baby Video
- Click for Baby Safe Sleep Healthy Babies Are Dying
