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Safe Sleep
Citrus County Health Department
- 352-527-0068
- WebMaster09@FLhealth.gov
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Fax
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Mailing Address
3700 West Sovereign Path
Lecanto, Florida 34461
One of the biggest risk factors for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUIDS), formerly known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), is for a baby to sleep in a place where there are pillows, blankets, or any other soft bedding material that they could roll into or under. Babies can easily suffocate in soft bedding if they roll into or under it while they sleep. Another major risk factor for SUID is for a baby to be put to sleep in a bed with adults where it would be easy for a sleeping adult to accidentally roll over onto them in their sleep. To prevent this, babies should always be put to sleep on their backs, alone in a crib or bassinet with no blankets or other bedding material.
Safe sleep resources, equipment and breastfeeding support are provided at no cost to Citrus County families with infants as well as pregnant women who need assistance with creating a safe sleep environment. Resources include safe sleep goodie bags with onesies, books, sleep sacks and diapers, as well as information about local resources. Additionally, Citrus families with infants under six weeks may also qualify for a no-cost pack-n-play or other safe sleep equipment options.
If you are interested in receiving these resources at no cost, please complete the videos and Safe Sleep Quiz below.
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