North Philadelphia has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the United States. “Co-sleeping” or “bed-sharing” with an infant is extremely dangerous. It can cause suffocation, rollover injuries, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other risks—all are preventable. The SAFE-T program provides safe sleep education and Baby Boxes to all mothers who deliver at the hospital. A Baby Box serves as a crib and comes with the essentials: clothes, blankets, a thermometer and more.

Your gift today gives a newborn baby a safe place to sleep and provides parents with the vital training they need to give their baby a bright future.

Suggested Gift Amounts:

• $50 for a Baby Box with mattress and fitted sheet.
• $150 for a complete starter kit (baby box + all the essentials).
• $250 to support educational programs and improve the patient experience at Temple University Hospital.

Check out the video below to learn about the program from Dr. Heere and mothers who have benefited.