Safe Sleep Education Packets:
These 6x9" resealable bags contain a brief introductory letter, a safe sleep pamphlet, a door hanger, and a diaper bag ID tag.  Each of the items feature the American Academy of Pediatrics risk reduction recommendations and the brochure has additional SIDS facts.  We are currently out of Spanish diaper bag tags, however all of the other materials in the packets are bilingual.

The intended recipients of these packets are new or expecting parents who are receiving services through well child examinations, labor and delivery discharge procedures, WIC clinics, community health centers and/or childbirth education classes.

**PLEASE NOTE:  These materials currently do NOT include the updated recommendatioins from the American Academy of Pediatrics that were released October 18, 2011.  Revising and reprinting these materials are currently being evaluated.  We do have a limited supply still available with the English "Safe Sleep for Iowa's Babies'.


To view more information about what is included or to print an order form, click here.

Safe Sleep for Iowa Babies DVD and Educational Brochures:  The Iowa SIDS Foundation is pleased to announce the upcoming release of a 20 minute educational DVD with corresponding safe sleep brochure.  The DVD has two tracks, one for parents/grandparents and one for childcare providers.  It features 3 Iowa families sharing their baby's story and SIDS experience while reinforcing the risk reduction recommendations established by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

The ideal recipient of this product would be childbirth educators, labor and delivery units, childcare educators, and other Iowa providers that provide health and safety information to parents, grandparents, or Iowa childcare providers.

The DVDs are NOT intended to be sent home from the healthcare facility with patients, rather to be used as an educational resource in the healthcare setting.  The brochure is the take home piece for patients and summarzie the AAP risk reduction recommendations.

**PLEASE NOTE:  On October 18, 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics released an updated policy statment that will slightly change this resource.  It is the intent of our Foundation to offer an revised version in both English and Spanish as soon as possible, we have had a slight delay from our January 15th goal.  We will post a notice on this page when these resources are availabe, thank you for your patience.  Until that time, we have an adequate supply of the brochure, as is, for distribution. 

If you are an Iowa provider, click here to print an order form to request both the Safe Sleep for Iowa Babies DVD and educational brochure.

Click here, to view or download the parent/grandparent brochure.

Click here, to view or download the child care provider brochure.

Iowa SIDS Foundation Newsletter: The Iowa SIDS Foundation prints and distributes a newsletter three times a year, typically in March, July, and November.  The newsletter contains current research, upcoming events, recognizes donors, and remembers those special babies.  To request to be added to our mailing list, email info@iowasids.org or call 866-480-4741.  Newsletters are also available electronically on our homepage and on the resources page.

Miscellaneous Materials:   In addition to the materials listed above, we have numerous resources available for specific audiences on SIDS, safe sleep/risk reduction, grief, and training resources.  For specific requests or additional information, contact our office at 866-480-4741 or info@iowasids.org.

Presentations/Workshops/Displays:  The Iowa SIDS Foundation has trained staff and volunteers available to present a workshop tailored to your educational needs.  Previous audiences have included childcare providers, parent education networks, paramedics, law enforcement, grandparent groups, healthcare providers, teen parents, and social service agencies.  Contact Patty at 866-480-4741 or patty@iowasids.org for further information or to schedule an educational workshop.  This training has been approved by the Iowa Department of Human Services.

**All materials are provided free of charge to Iowa families, healthcare providers, and childcare providers.  Materials have been funded through grants, private memorials, and corporate donations. 

If you or your business would like to make a donation or host a fundraiser (i.e. casual for a cause day, employee match program, etc.) to benefit the Iowa SIDS Foundation, you too can make a difference in the life of an Iowa baby!

* Ideas for additional educational materials may be emailed to info@iowasids.org.