Bill Text: MI HR0139 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution proclaiming September 2009 as Safe Sleep Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-5)
Status: (Passed) 2009-08-19 - Adopted [HR0139 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HR0139-Introduced.html
Reps. Byrum, Constan, Dean, DeShazor, Durhal, Gonzales, Rick Jones, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Moss, Pearce, Proos, Spade, Switalski, Barnett and Neumann offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 139.
A resolution proclaiming September 2009 as Safe Sleep Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death in infants between one month and one year of age; and
Whereas, The risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome can be mitigated by reducing the baby's exposure to smoke and unsafe sleep practices; and
Whereas, Many parents are unaware of the dangers of SIDS. Babies are needlessly dying because they are put to sleep in environments that are not safe. These include: couches and adult beds, sleep areas with other children, adults or pets pillows, blankets, and adult beds or children's cribs with stuffed animals or other toys; and
Whereas, There are seven simple, inexpensive steps one should take to ensure babies sleep in a safe environment. These steps are: the baby always sleeps alone in a crib; the baby sleeps on his or her back; there is nothing in the baby's sleep area; the baby's face is uncovered; there is no smoking around the baby; the baby is not overheated or overdressed; the baby must sleep on a firm mattress with a tight-fitting sheet; and
Whereas, A broader understanding of safe sleep practices by parents in the state of Michigan will help prevent the nearly 8 babies who die out of 1,000 live births before their first birthday; now, therefore be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body proclaim the month of September 2009 to be Safe Sleep Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We aim to promote awareness of safe sleep practices; and be it further
Resolved, That Michigan's hospitals are encouraged to instruct safe sleep practices to all new parents in order to prevent unsafe sleep environments and reduce infant deaths because of unsafe sleep; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Tomorrow's Child as a token of our thanks for helping raise awareness of safe sleep practices and providing support to families who have lost a baby.
