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.