Crib Safety Classes

Welcome Baby’s Cribs for Kids Program helps parents and caregivers create a safe sleep environment for their infants. The program provides free education on safe sleep practices and offers eligible families a new Pack ’n Play to ensure every baby in Durham has a secure place to sleep.

The goal of this program is simple - to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and promote safe, healthy sleep habits from day one.

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Crib Safety Classes

Welcome Baby’s Cribs for Kids Program helps parents and caregivers create a safe sleep environment for their infants. The program provides free education on safe sleep practices and offers eligible families a new Pack ’n Play to ensure every baby in Durham has a secure place to sleep.

The goal of this program is simple - to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and promote safe, healthy sleep habits from day one.

 Register now

Crib Safety Classes Overview

Who It's For

This program is open to Durham County families with infants from birth to six months old who do not have a safe place for their baby to sleep.

Families are referred to the program through Welcome Baby’s partnering organizations and must attend a short educational session before receiving their Pack ’n Play.

Why It Matters

Unsafe sleep environments are one of the leading causes of preventable infant deaths. This program gives parents practical tools and the confidence to follow safe sleep guidelines every night.

By combining education with access to safe equipment, Welcome Baby helps ensure that every baby in Durham has a safe place to rest and grow.

“The class was short but incredibly helpful. I didn’t realize how many little things could make a big difference in keeping my baby safe.”

What You’ll Learn

In this brief but impactful class, families learn:

  • How to set up and use a Pack ’n Play safely
  • The latest safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  • What to avoid in a baby’s sleep environment (pillows, blankets, stuffed toys, etc.)
  • Why back-sleeping is safest for infants
  • How to create a calm and consistent bedtime routine

What to Expect

  • One-time, 20-minute in-person session with demonstration and Q&A
    Instruction provided by trained Parent Educators
  • Offered in English and Spanish
  • Families referred through approved community partners
  • Pack ’n Play provided for eligible families with a $20 co-pay (if on Medicaid or WIC)

Classes are taught by trained Parent Educators from Welcome Baby who specialize in early childhood health and safety. Each facilitator provides compassionate, clear instruction to ensure every parent leaves feeling informed, capable, and confident about their baby’s sleep environment.

Crib Safety Classes Overview

Who It's For

This program is open to Durham County families with infants from birth to six months old who do not have a safe place for their baby to sleep.

Families are referred to the program through Welcome Baby’s partnering organizations and must attend a short educational session before receiving their Pack ’n Play.

Why It Matters

Unsafe sleep environments are one of the leading causes of preventable infant deaths. This program gives parents practical tools and the confidence to follow safe sleep guidelines every night.

By combining education with access to safe equipment, Welcome Baby helps ensure that every baby in Durham has a safe place to rest and grow.

“The class was short but incredibly helpful. I didn’t realize how many little things could make a big difference in keeping my baby safe.”

What You’ll Learn

In this brief but impactful class, families learn:

  • How to set up and use a Pack ’n Play safely
  • The latest safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  • What to avoid in a baby’s sleep environment (pillows, blankets, stuffed toys, etc.)
  • Why back-sleeping is safest for infants
  • How to create a calm and consistent bedtime routine

What to Expect

  • One-time, 20-minute in-person session with demonstration and Q&A
    Instruction provided by trained Parent Educators
  • Offered in English and Spanish
  • Families referred through approved community partners
  • Pack ’n Play provided for eligible families with a $20 co-pay (if on Medicaid or WIC)

Classes are taught by trained Parent Educators from Welcome Baby who specialize in early childhood health and safety. Each facilitator provides compassionate, clear instruction to ensure every parent leaves feeling informed, capable, and confident about their baby’s sleep environment.

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