October is Safe Sleep Month

Did you know that a baby dies due to sleep-related causes nearly every other day in Michigan and these deaths are overwhelmingly preventable? To keep babies 0-12 months of age safe, while sleeping at night and during naps, follow the American of Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.

  • Place baby on back, in a crib, bassinet or pack and play for every sleep time.

  • Use a firm mattress with a tightly fitted sheet.

  • Keep baby's sleep space clutter free - no pillows, blankets, bumper pads, or toys.

  • Avoid covering baby's head or overheating. Instead of a blanket, consider using a sleep sack, wearable blanket or footed sleeper to keep baby warm.

  • Keep baby in a smoke-free and nicotine-free environment.

  • Support breastfeeding and immunizations.

Modeling Safe Practices: A Checklist for Infant Sleep & Breastfeeding

Sara Dipzinski
Medicaid Benefit Changes

At the start of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services stopped the Medicaid renewal process. Renewals are restarting. If you have Medicaid, MIChild, or Healthy Michigan Plan you may need to go through the renewal process.

Sara Dipzinski