Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s former first lady and Silhouette Geraldine Battles, GISS Center’s National Spokesperson for Changing a Tradition, Changing a Position.

According to census figures, 2.7 million grandparents are raising grandchildren. In response to this shift in care-giving, the Global Infant Safe Sleep Center is launching a campaign called “Changing a Tradition, Changing a Position,” which focuses on the increasing number of non-parental caregivers who care for infants. This campaign promotes six key messages derived from the American Academy of Pediatrics Infant Sleep Safety and SIDS Risk Reduction Guidelines, understanding there are additional recommendations that highlight “Best Practices” for parents and caregivers, it is felt these six messages focus on the roll both grandparents and caregivers have in keeping infant safe.

(Left) Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s former first lady and Silhouette Geraldine Battles, GISS Center’s National Spokesperson for Changing a Tradition, Changing a Position.

Key Messages for Grandparents/Caregiver

Put the baby to sleep in a crib or bassinet

Do not use crib bumpers or blankets

Offer a pacifier

Make sure babies are immunized

Don’t smoke in your house or around baby

Do not overheat

For more information on what grandparents can do to keep babies safe visit
www.grandparents.com
www.nichd.gov
For information, please contact
The Global Infant Safe Center
1461 Mt. Vernon Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43203
1-888 367-1110 Ext 1
www.gisscenter.org
http://m.facebook.com/gisscenter/