Healthy Habits, Happy Baby!

Authors

Amanda Ocran, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical CollegeFollow
Suvidha Polu, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine
Joan I. Gluch, PhD, RDH, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental MedicineFollow
James D. Plumb, MD, MPH, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Rickie Brawer, MPH, PhD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Audio File

Publication Date

2-2015

Abstract

Cribs for Kids, a component program of the Maternity Care Coalition, provides needy families in Philadelphia with cribs and education on safe sleeping environments.

• Cribs for Kids also provides education on how to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
• The organization hosts workshops throughout the city and home visits for those who cannot attend the workshops.
• Cribs for Kids also increases awareness about safe sleeping habits and their program by attending community health fairs.
• In the last year Cribs for Kids has provided families the city of Philadelphia with over 2,000 safe sleeping environments.

Recommended Citation

Ocran, Amanda; Polu, Suvidha; Gluch, PhD, RDH, Joan I.; Plumb, MD, MPH, James D.; and Brawer, MPH, PhD, Rickie, "Healthy Habits, Happy Baby!" (2015). CwiC-PH. Poster 53.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/ph/53