Did you know that October is Infant Safe Sleep Month?
Posted on October 02, 2025
October is nationally recognized Infant Safe Sleep Month and as a member of the Maine Infant Safe Sleep & Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Coalition, Maine AAP is proud to join alongside so many state and local Maine partners to share simple tips to help babies sleep safely.
To create a safe sleep environment for babies under the age of one simply follow the A, B, C’s of infant safe sleep:
• A–ALONE in their crib.
• B–On their BACK.
•C–Clean, clear CRIB.
•D–Be aware, know the DANGERS beyond the crib
To receive more information on infant safe sleep contact a local Prevention Council for a free workshop or visit www.safesleepforme.org to receive free materials.
To join the Maine Infant Safe Sleep & Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Coalition visit Maine Children’s Trust.