Infant Safe Sleep program from Philadelphia Health aims to reduce high infant mortality rate

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month​. SIDS is something that the health department is aiming to reduce.

• Oct 12, 2023

Philly Joy Bank to give cash to pregnant Philadelphians in effort to reduce infant mortality

The pilot program is expected to begin in 2024.

• Mar 20, 2023

Most Moms Aren't Putting Babies To Sleep Safely, Study Says

There were about 3,700 sudden unexpected infant deaths in the US in 2015, according to the CDC.

• Aug 21, 2017

New 'Baby Box' Program In New Jersey Aims To Reduce Infant Mortality

New Jersey is kicking off a unique "baby box" program in which expectant parents will be eligible to receive a free package of baby supplies.

• Jan 25, 2017

To Avoid SIDS, Infants And Parents Should Share A Room, Report Says

For at least the first six months of their lives, infants should be sleeping in the same room as their parents, but not the same bed, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

• Oct 24, 2016

Montco Daycare, Shut Down For Violations, Absolved in Death of Infant Last January

Now, the official cause of death is listed as sudden infant death syndrome, commonly known as SIDS.

• Mar 4, 2015

Simon's Fund, Checking Hearts To Save Lives

"Parents and kids who come to our screenings don't think anything is wrong with them," says Phyllis Sudman, "but then they are diagnosed with a heart condition."

• Oct 14, 2013

Montgomery County Coroner Says Red Flags Were Missed In Infant Death 20 Years Ago

The Montgomery County coroner says an Upper Merion infant's death nearly 20 years ago was not due to natural causes. He testified Wednesday at the trial of a former babysitter accused of murdering the child.

• Jun 7, 2012

Montco Woman Charged In Decades-Old Death Of Infant She Was Babysitting

Prosecutors say Melissa Haskell was just 19 years old when the infant she was babysitting died mysteriously nearly 20 years ago.

• Aug 22, 2011