Abstract

Purpose: In the US, about 3,500 infants die each year from sleep-related deaths. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published safe sleep recommendations, however limited caregiver knowledge and financial constraints are potentially barriers to following these recommendations. With these barriers in mind, educational interventions demonstrated varying degrees of improvement in infant sleep practices, but it is unclear if the emergency department (ED) is an effective location for education. This study aimed to assess current sleep practices of infants in the community, determine caregiver knowledge of safe sleep, and to …

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