Allen County Public Health is committed to reducing sleep-related infant deaths. Through a grant from the Ohio Department of Health, Allen County Public Health offers the Cribs for Kids® Program. Portable cribs (also called cribettes or pack n plays) are available at no cost.
Parents Only (or legal custody parents) – Not available for caregivers
Does your baby have a SAFE SLEEP SPACE?
You may be able to receive a free portable crib. Families must meet the following requirements to participate in the Cribs for Kids® Program:
To Qualify:
- Persons at least 32 weeks pregnant OR
- Infant no older than 12 months
- WIC or Medicaid eligible
- Parents Only (Not Available for Caregivers)
Learn about safe sleep
When: Walk-ins Welcome Thursdays 2:00 PM-4:00 PM or by appointment
At 219 E Market Street, Lima
Questions call 419-228-4457
Infant safe sleep
Every week in Ohio, 3 babies die in unsafe sleep environments. Parents can reduce the risks of this tragedy by knowing and following the ABC’s of infant safe sleep. Babies should always sleep Alone, on their Back, in their Crib for every sleep. In addition to the ABCs of safe sleep the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has expanded their guidelines to ensure that your baby is sleeping in a safe sleep environment that will reduce the risk of sleep related infant deaths such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), suffocation, asphyxia and entrapment.
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