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Thomas Jefferson University

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2015

Healthy Habits

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Healthy Habits, Happy Baby!, Amanda Ocran, Suvidha Polu, Joan I. Gluch, Phd, Rdh, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd Feb 2015

Healthy Habits, Happy Baby!, Amanda Ocran, Suvidha Polu, Joan I. Gluch, Phd, Rdh, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd

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Cribs for Kids, a component program of the Maternity Care Coalition, provides needy families in Philadelphia with cribs and education on safe sleeping environments.

  • Cribs for Kids also provides education on how to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
  • The organization hosts workshops throughout the city and home visits for those who cannot attend the workshops.
  • Cribs for Kids also increases awareness about safe sleeping habits and their program by attending community health fairs.
  • In the last year Cribs for Kids has provided families the city of Philadelphia with over 2,000 safe sleeping environments.