There are many different ways in which you can help - they include:
- Become educated regarding infant death. Although the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) has been dramatically decreased over the past 30 years (Source: American SIDS Institute), it continues to be the "leading cause of death of infants between one month and one year of age... We can reduce the overall SIDS rate by understanding the risk factors and adopting protective measures to minimize the risks"(Source: ISPID). Visit our Resources page for a full list of resources or visit the following sites for more information regarding the prevention of SIDS and infant death.
- American SIDS Institute - www.sids.org
National US non profit organization dedicated to the prevention of sudden infant death and the promotion of infant health. - International Society for the Study and Prevention of Perinatal and Infant Death - www.ispid.org
International body dedicated to the exchange of information among scientists with experience in the field of infant health and death. - Share our story. Share our story with friends & family. By sharing our story, you're helping others to become aware of the incidence of infant death. Sharing our story is just the small start to making a bigger difference.
- Donate time, materials, & items. Do you have extra fabric or other items lying around? Are you able to sew and want to help us make items to be given to families experiencing infant death? Visit our Donate page to learn how you can donate items, materials, or your time to our organization to help us create more packages to be provided to those families who are in the midst of tragedy and in need of comfort.
- Monetary donations. Do you want to help but don't have extra time? Maybe you don't know how to sew? Visit our Donate page to learn how you can make a monetary donation to our organization to help us create more packages to be provided to those families who are in the midst of tragedy and in need of comfort.
