October Is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month

October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month.  DCFS Spokesperson Deborah Lopez says unsafe sleep practices are a leading cause of death for children one-year-old and younger.  Lopez adds that the crib should have a firm mattress and tightly fitted sheets.  Babies should sleep on their backs, and if traveling, parents should plan and make sure there will be a crib in the hotel room.