Safe Sleep

At Memorial Hermann, your baby’s safety and comfort are at the heart of everything we do. Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the simplest and most effective ways to help your baby sleep soundly and grow healthy.

Each year, about 3,400 babies in the U.S. die suddenly and unexpectedly while sleeping, often due to unsafe sleep environments.

Most of these tragedies are linked to accidental suffocation, entrapment or overheating and not due to intentional harm. The good news is that most of these deaths are largely preventable with consistent, safe sleep practices.

You can help your baby sleep safely and comfortably by following the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations listed on their website.

• In-hospital education: Memorial Hermann provides newborn safe sleep education during a hospital stay, often including a sleep sack and guidance on infant sleep safety.
• Sleep Disorders Centers: For children with persistent sleep issues, Memorial Hermann has adult and pediatric Sleep Disorders Centers that offer sleep studies and specialized care.
• Community education: Memorial Hermann Injury Prevention partners with other organizations to provide communitywide education on injury prevention, including safe sleep. 

Where to find more information:

• Safe to Sleep website: The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) provides extensive information on safe sleep practices.
• Baby's pediatrician: Always talk to your baby's pediatrician with any questions or concerns about their sleep. 
• Other Resources:

Other Resources:

• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Safe Sleep & Toolkit
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Providing Care for Babies to Sleep Safely | SUID and SIDS | CDC
• Texas Department of State Health Services Safe Infant Sleep & Resources