Arizona

In Arizona, several guidelines and resources are available to assist parents and caregivers in creating such environments.

Safe Sleep Guidelines

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) emphasizes the "ABC's of Safe Sleep"

Alone: Place the baby to sleep alone, without bed-sharing.
Back: Always lay the baby on their back for every sleep, including naps.
Crib: Use a safety-approved crib, bassinet, or playpen with a firm mattress and a fitted sheet.

To further enhance safety

Ensure the sleep area is free from pillows, blankets, bumpers, and toys.
Keep the baby's face uncovered during sleep.
Maintain a smoke-free environment around the baby.
These practices are detailed in ADHS's Safe Sleep for Your Baby brochure.

Crib Resources

For families in need of safe sleep spaces, several programs in Arizona offer assistance

Cribs for Kids: This national organization partners with local agencies to provide portable cribs to families lacking a safe sleep environment for their infants. To find a partner agency to get a crib for your child in Arizona, click here

Phoenix Children's Hospital Safe Sleep Program: Offers safe sleep education and provides Pack 'n Play cribs to qualifying families. Eligibility includes financial need, absence of a current safe sleep space, and participation in a one-hour safe sleep training session.

Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) Baby Box Program: Provides baby boxes and essential items to all parents, reinforcing safe sleep practices. These boxes serve as portable cribs and are part of DCS's Safe Sleep Campaign.

By adhering to these guidelines and utilizing available resources, caregivers can significantly reduce the risk of sleep-related incidents and promote a safe sleeping environment for their infants.

Education and Support
Arizona Injury Prevention Program: This program provides education and outreach on safe sleep practices across the state.

Phoenix Children's Hospital Safe Sleep Program: They offer education on safe sleep practices and distributes free Pack 'n Plays to qualifying families in financial need without a safe sleep space; expecting mothers in their third trimester or infants under six months weighing less than 20 lbs. Contact: Call 602-933-3393 or email safesleep@phoenixchildrens.com. To participate in a class or get a safe sleep environment for you child, click here

Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) Safe Sleep Initiatives provides resources and training to healthcare providers and caregivers to promote safe sleep environments. They offer a Home Safety Checklist to reinforce safe sleep practices.

Children's Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona Safe Sleep Training is a program that trains first responders, in-home caseworkers, and caregivers on actions to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death.