Niagara County First Upstate County to Launch

“Babies Sleep Safest Alone” Campaign

NIAGARA FALLS, NY (05/07/2008)(readMedia)-- WHAT: News Conference to announce “Babies Sleep Safest Alone” campaign

WHEN: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 1PM

WHERE: Niagara County Human Resource Building, 301-10th St., Niagara Falls, NY (corner of East Falls St.)

WHY: Co-sleeping is risky. If an adult or child rolls over on a baby, the baby can be hurt or even suffocated. Sleeping with a baby can be dangerous, especially if you drink, use drugs, are overweight, or sleep on a couch. To keep your baby close, put his crib or bassinet near your bed.

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services estimates that co-sleeping is involved in approximately 20 percent of the child fatalities reported to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.

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