We are committed to educating Iowa families, healthcare professionals and childcare providers on SIDS and safe sleep. The Iowa SIDS Foundation provides presentations and trainings to various audiences and can tailor the information to fit your specific needs. To schedule a training, or find out more, please fill out the contact us form.
A variety of educational safe sleep materials are available free of charge for Iowa families and providers.
Check out our NEW and UPDATED 2026 materials!
ENGLISH Safe Sleep Brochures: Full color, 8 1/2 x 11" tri-fold brochure titled Safe Sleep: Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Other Sleep Related Infant Death. This brochure offers basic SIDS definitions, an infographic showing a safe sleep environment, and bulleted points highlighting the American Academy of Pediatrics' risk reduction recommendations.
SPANISH Safe Sleep Brochures: Full color, 8 1/2 x 11" tri-fold brochure titled Safe Sleep: Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Other Sleep Related Infant Death. This brochure offers basic SIDS definitions, an infographic showing a safe sleep environment, and bulleted points highlighting the American Academy of Pediatrics' risk reduction recommendations.
Crib Cards: 4x6" colored cards for Iowa birthing hospitals to put in baby's hospital bassinet. The card has a space for baby's name, date of birth, and birth weight. The back features six basic tips to help baby sleep safely.
ABC Safe Sleep Poster: Updated in 2025, this 11” x 17” color poster is perfect for exam room doors, childcare centers and public bulletin boards. This poster highlights the simple ABC’s to safe sleep and encouragement for safe practices with reference to iowasids.org for additional safe sleep info.
Tummy Time Poster: Updated in 2025, this 11" x 17" color poster highlights the developmental benefits of providing regular tummy time for babies. In addition to positive brain development, tummy time plays a significant role in safe sleep by developing baby's muscles required to lift their head and for rolling over. Tummy time IS more than playtime!
Breastfeeding Poster: New in 2025, this 11" x 17" color poster promotes the AAP recommendation of breastfeeding for at least the first 6 months of baby's life and highlights the role breastfeeding plays in risk reduction for SIDS and SUID.
Safe Infant Sleep Field Guide: This spiral pocket reference book is for professionals to help guide effective conversations concerning safe sleep. The booklet provides information and data on SUID and includes conversations starters, directives, and suggestions for answering common comments and challenges surrounding safe sleep. Thank you to Iowa Title V and MICHEV for their funding support of this resource.
New in 2026! Make a Plan for Safe Sleep Handout: Created in partnership with the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, this 5x7 double sided handout encourages families to make a plan in advance to keep baby safe during sleep even when dealing with exhaustion and sleep deprivation. A great addition to our Safe Sleep brochure. *100 max quantity limit per single request.*
New in 2026! Share a Room, Not a Bed Handout: Created in partnership with the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, this 5x7 double sided handout reminds families of the risks associated with bed-sharing and providers safer alternatives. Another great addition to our Safe Sleep brochure. *100 max quantity limit per single request.*
