Bay County Campaign

Every other day in Florida, a baby dies from suffocation while sleeping unsafely. In Bay County, Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy and the Healthy Start Coalition of Bay, Franklin, and Gulf Counties have 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

Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy & Healthy Start Coalition of Bay, Franklin, and Gulf Counties

Email:
Stephanie.Wood@
BayHealthyStart.org

Phone:
850-819-0198

Website:
Visit Healthy Start (external site)

Resources for Parents & Caregivers

Every Baby Deserves The Opportunity To Have a Healthy Start

Campaign Champions

Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center logo
Bay County Health Department logo
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital logo
Jackson Hopsital logo
Jackson County Health Department logo
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.