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October 26, 2023 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

Experts say infant deaths from unsafe sleep are an epidemic

By: Erik Waxler ABC Action News TAMPA, Fla. — Baby Bellamy is ready for Halloween. She’s 11 months old, and […]

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September 19, 2022 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

Preventing Infant Deaths | Morning Blend

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September 28, 2021 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

Morning Blend: Infant Unsafe Sleep with Dexter Lewis, Director of Public Relations at Children’s Board

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Morning Blend Infant Safe Sleep
October 1, 2020 / Drowning Prevention

Needless deaths can be prevented

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August 20, 2020 / Drowning Prevention

3 ways to keep babies safe and healthy

Parents are flooded with advice from the moment they tell friends and family they are expecting a baby. […]

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Parents are flooded with advice from the moment they tell friends and family they are expecting a baby. There are opinions and tips on diapers and doulas, nursing and nannies, bedtimes and baby food. Something parents don’t often hear from others: Accidental drowning, unsafe infant sleep and abusive head trauma are the top causes of preventable child deaths
June 18, 2020 / Campaign Updates

Unsafe sleep is the leading cause of preventable deaths for Tampa Bay children

Unsafe sleep practices, such as co-sleeping, are once again the leading cause of preventable deaths in three Tampa […]

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Leading cause of preventable deaths in 2019
June 10, 2020 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

Children’s Board purchases 1,452 pack n’ plays for hurricane preparedness

The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County has purchased 1,452 Pack n’ Plays to create safe infant sleep environments […]

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Add a pack n' play to your hurricane kit
March 1, 2020 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

COVID pandemic leads to unsafe sleep deaths

The Tampa Bay region had an increase in preventable deaths in March 2020. The Prevent Needless Deaths campaign […]

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abcs of safe sleep for infants and babies
February 1, 2020 / Drowning Prevention

Talk with your Valentine’s Day sitter

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and plans are in the works for those special nights out. […]

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April 24, 2019 / Drowning Prevention

Some deaths are 100% preventable

Needless child deaths from drowning, unsafe sleep and abusive head trauma are 100% preventable. Children can drown in […]

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