Description: Caring for infants is one of the most important responsibilities in early childhood education. This course equips childcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to create safe sleep environments that reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Participants will explore current research, understand risk factors, and learn practical, evidence-based strategies that can be immediately implemented in childcare settings. By strengthening awareness and safe sleep practices, educators play a vital role in protecting the health and lives of the infants in their care.
By the end of this course, you will be able to…
- Explain the definition of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and summarize key risk factors associated with infant sleep-related deaths.
- Demonstrate and apply evidence-based safe sleep practices, including proper infant positioning and crib safety, in accordance with state licensing and national safe sleep recommendations.
- Evaluate current classroom or program sleep practices and develop strategies to improve compliance, documentation, and family education related to SIDS prevention.
