AWARENESS
Raising awareness about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the first step.
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This has been our role for more than 35 years. In 1994 we partnered with the National Institutes of Health on the Back to Sleep campaign, which led to a reduction in the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by more than 50%.
Despite this, sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), which includes SIDS and accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed (ASSB), remains the leading cause of death for babies one month to one year of age. Due to SUID more than 300 babies every month may not live to see their first birthday. Infant mortality rates in the U.S. are also higher than in the 20 wealthiest nations.
Angels Gone Too Soon
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SAFER SLEEP RESOURCE CENTER
Support and Tips for Everyone Caring for a Baby
2025 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON
First Candle is proud to be an official charity partner of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon!
Bedtime, Baby, Safe and Sound
Milk in my tummy, words in my head, love in my heart, it’s time for bed…The air is fresh, the lights are low. It’s safe to sleep, which helps me grow… Written by a pediatrician with dreamy watercolor illustrations, this sweet, rhyming book conveys current, AAP and CDC recommended safe sleep practices from a baby’s point-of-view. Designed to help reduce the risk of SIDS and reinforce nurturing shared reading routines, this is a perfect gift for families who are expecting a baby, in the newborn nursery or during the amazing first weeks of life.
GUYS and GRIEF
A podcast geared toward fathers that have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.
2023 YEAR END REVIEW
First Candle focuses on embracing hearts and minds by building community bonds.
What Every Parent Needs To Know
Many deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related causes are preventable. By following the safe sleep recommendations developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, we strive to dramatically reduce this number.
HOW FIRST CANDLE CAN HELP
Our objective is clear: reducing infant deaths due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and supporting families who have experienced a loss.
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