LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging parents to learn about and implement safe sleep practices for infants during Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, highlighting the life-saving steps families can take to help every baby sleep safely and grow up healthy.

Safe sleep refers to recommended practices that reduce the risk of sleep-related injuries or death in infants by providing a safe and secure sleep space for babies. On average, a sleep-related infant death occurs every two to three days in Michigan.

“Safe sleep isn’t just a routine, it’s a powerful tool to prevent infant deaths,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “With awareness and support, every parent and caregiver can feel confident and empowered to create a safe sleep environment

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