Infant Safety
The infant safety experts at Safe Kids Northeast Florida work in the community to help moms and dads, grandparents and caregivers follow safe sleep practices.
Safe Kids Northeast Florida
THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the lead organization for Safe Kids Northeast Florida.
Why Wolfson Advocates for Kids
Advocating for children is the most important part of our mission. Through THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s, we reach beyond the walls of the hospital to promote safe and healthy childhoods for all kids in our region.
Safe Kids Northeast Florida
THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the lead organization for Safe Kids Northeast Florida.
Ready, Set, Sleep!
If you need help providing a safe place for your infant to sleep in a room with you, this program is for you. Follow the link or call us at 904.202.4302 for more information.
Checklist: Safe Sleep
Safe Sleep Tip Sheet
Make sleep time the safest it can be by following guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Sleeping Safe at Night & Naptime
Before you lay your baby down to sleep at night or for a nap, consider these safety tips and practical considerations.
Trouble getting your baby to sleep?
Tips and articles from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
TUMMY TIME is Play Time for Babies!
Babies spend lots of time sleeping and should sleep on their backs only, but doctors recommend some tummy time when baby is awake. Learn about the benefits of tummy time and get some tips.
Get Support from Connect (Hey-Mama.org)
Providing support, respect and advocacy for healthy mamas and babies.
Every woman and child deserves an equal and healthy start in life, but too many babies die from preventable causes. “Hey Mama” is aimed at reducing the significant disparities in Black birth outcomes by focusing on Black women (ages 18-34) who are either pregnant or new moms residing in the Jacksonville-area ZIP codes with the highest infant mortality rates (32209 and 32210).
Safe Sleep Q&A
How much do babies sleep?
14-17 hours a day.
What is the best way to reduce my baby's risk of SIDS?
Placing your baby on their back to sleep, in a crib, and free from any loose bedding or objects is the best way to reduce the risk of SIDS.
Why can't my baby and I bed-share?
Bed-sharing increases the risk of SIDS as the baby could be suffocated or rolled over on.
What if my baby keeps rolling over after I put them to sleep on their back?
If your baby can roll over back and forth, there is no need to reposition them on their back.
My baby sleeps really well in their car seat. Can I just leave them in the car seat to sleep once we get home?
No. Your baby should not be left or placed to sleep in a car seat outside of the car or in a swing or bouncer at any time. These devices can cause asphyxiation and can injure the baby.