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Preventing Infant Deaths | Morning Blend

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

Needless deaths can be prevented

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Some deaths are 100% preventable

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

Educate your child’s caregiver about the ABCs of safe sleep 

The next time you prepare to leave your baby with a babysitter, friend or a family member, make […]