Each year, too many families in New Jersey and across the country experience the devastating loss of a baby due to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The SIDS Center of New Jersey (SCNJ) invites families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to take part in the “Reduce the Risk” initiative—raising awareness and sharing life-saving information about safe infant sleep.
Following the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations from birth to 12 months of age is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death. SCNJ offers a variety of free resources, educational tools, and live webinars to help families and professionals learn and share safe sleep practices.
April 2025 Free Webinars
SCNJ is offering two live, interactive, and free webinars that cover the latest AAP safe sleep guidance. Each session is led by a public health educator and includes time for Q&A.
- April 16 at 11:00 AM (English) – Register here, download the flyer here.
- April 23 at 11:00 AM (Spanish / Español) – Regístrese aquí, Descargue el folleto aquí.
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation and free downloadable resources.
On-Demand Webinars & 1-Minute PSAs
For those with busy schedules, SCNJ provides on-demand educational videos and 1-minute public service announcements on a variety of key topics, including:
- Safe infant sleep basics
- Smoking risks and SUID
- Safe sleep for grandparents
- Breastfeeding and SUID prevention
- The importance of tummy time
View the full library of videos:
SCNJ On-Demand Video Collection
Free Multilingual Resources
SCNJ offers downloadable safe sleep postcards in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese. These visually engaging materials provide quick, reliable guidance for families and caregivers.
Download the postcards here:
Download Safe Sleep Postcards
Or visit: rwjms.rutgers.edu/sids
Want to share this resource? Download the flyer here.
SIDS Info App – Learn on the Go
The SIDS Info App is a free mobile resource available in both English and Spanish. It provides access to videos, checklists, and the latest AAP recommendations—all accessible from your phone.
Download the app:
Want to share this resource? Download the flyer here.
Help Share These Life-Saving Resources
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, healthcare provider, or community organization, you can make a difference by spreading awareness and encouraging safe sleep practices.
To schedule a webinar, request materials, or ask questions:
Email: scnj@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Website: rwjms.rutgers.edu/sids
Working Together to Protect Our Babies
The SIDS Center of New Jersey and Central Jersey Family Health Consortium are committed to helping families reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths through education, support, and outreach.
At Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, we have many programs committed to helping families every step of the way – whether a family needs physical resources like baby supplies, parenting classes and education, or healthcare. Visit our community page to see all of our programs.
