Manatee County Campaign

Every other day in Florida, a baby dies from suffocation while sleeping unsafely. In Manatee County, the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County has teamed up with others across the state on the Sleep Baby Safely campaign to offer life-saving tips everyone should know and share.

Contact Us

Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County

Email:
communityengagement@
elc-manatee.org

Phone:
941-900-4180

Website:
Visit ELC (external site)

Resources for Parents & Caregivers

Sleep Baby Safely – ELC of Manatee County

Resources to help every baby sleep safely, every night and every nap.

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Product Safety (CPSC)

Make sure your baby products meet the latest safety standards.

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Safe Sleep Saves Lives

See why Safe Sleep practices protect infants and why it’s a community-wide effort.

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Warning sign: Alone, Back, Crib

SAFE SLEEP ABCs:
ALONE, BACK, CRIB

Always put babies to sleep alone on their back in an empty crib with only a firm mattress and tight-fitting sheet.

Crib next to adult bed

SHARE A ROOM,
NOT A BED

Bring baby’s crib into parent’s room, and never lay baby to sleep on a soft surface like an adult bed, couch or air mattress.
Alarm clock.

STAY ALERT WHILE
FEEDING BABY

Set an alarm and always return baby to crib after feeding. Breastfeed, if possible – it’s best for baby.

Campaign Champions

Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County logo
Mantee County Florida logo