Safe Sleep

Infant Safe Sleep Graphic for Download

​​​​​​SIDS is the leading cause of death among babies between 1 month and 1 year of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics is a proud partner in the National Back to Sleep Campaign spearheaded by the National Institute for Child and Human Development (NICHD).

Reduce the Risk of SIDS & Suffocation

"About 3,500 Babies Die Each Year in the United States during sleep because of unsafe sleep environments".

Help Your Baby Sleep Safely So You Can Sleep Soundly

Policy and Publications

Factors associated with choice of infant sleep location Kellams et al 2020

Safe Sleep Maine - What Medical Providers Need to Know About Safe Sleep

Sleep For Teens:

Check out the resources provided by the AASM: https://aasm.org/resources/pdf