Safe Crib News Today

Drop-side cribs were banned in 2011 because they pose a suffocation and strangulation risk. Here's why parents should avoid them, plus tips for choosing a safer alternative.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the leading cause of death for infants one month to one year is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death. SUIDs includes sleep-related deaths and Sudden Infant Deaths. Fortunately, there are steps parents and caregivers can take so babies can sleep safely and reduce the risk of infant sleep related deaths and SIDs.