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Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention

Baby 1st Network

Provides resources to reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SID/SUID). The website has helpful information on safe sleep practices and coping with the loss of a child. They offer Community Mini-Grants to support local community organizations serving families, Community Health Forums for families and professionals, and Infant Safe Sleep Advocacy Training.
1324 North Superior Road, Toledo, Ohio 43604
(800) 477-7437
baby1stnetwork.org

CDC Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) & Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Find evidence-based information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) from the CDC. Their website has lots of great information for parents, families, and providers. Resources for families include videos, printouts, and educational materials on safe sleep and providing a safe environment for infants.
cdc.gov/sudden-infant-death/about/index.html

Celebrate One / Baby Bump & Beyond

Provides free information and support for pregnant / parenting women and teens, including help finding a doctor, free pregnancy tests, home visiting, and support groups. Baby Bump & Beyond connects families to support and resources through every stage of growth–for children, caregivers, and the entire family. Call for help with setting up the first prenatal visit and referrals to other resources.
1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 570-3592 or (614) 656-3322
Community resource map: healthcare-access-columbus.opendata.arcgis.com
columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/Initiatives/CelebrateOne

Columbus Public Health (CPH) Resource Lists

These neighborhood resource lists are extremely helpful in finding resources near you. They provide detailed listings of free and low cost health care, vision care, dental care, prescription help, food pantries, transportation, job help, pregnancy resources and much more. They are updated annually and reviewed by the Columbus Public Health social work team. Please note that CPH does not provide direct monetary assistance, but these lists are helpful in finding community agencies that do provide this assistance. All lists updated 2025.
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – French
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – Haitian Creole
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – Somali
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – Spanish

Health Care (Free Clinics, Dental, Vision & Women’s Health)
Emergency Resources (Housing, Food, Utilities, Safety & Clothing)
Agencies Serving Immigrants & Refugees
Job Help (Unemployment, Looking for a Job, Online Searches)
Pregnancy Resources (WIC, Healthcare, Utilities, Baby Supplies, Diaper Banks, Housing, & Parenting Classes)
Prescription Help (Reduced Cost Prescriptions, Discount Programs & Medicaid Info)
Programs & Resources for Seniors
Mental Health & Substance Use Resources (Crisis Lines, Healthcare, Support Groups, Disposal Box Locations)

240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-6807
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Find-Health-Care-Resources/Health-Resources-List

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Crib Information Center

Learn about proper crib assembly, resources and best practices for safe sleep, and current product recalls.
Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 or (800) 638-8270
cpsc.gov/SafeSleep

Erikson Institute Fussy Baby Network

Helps families struggling with their infants’ crying, sleeping or feeding. Call their Warmline for free consultation services from an infant specialist. Services are available in English and Spanish. Visit the website for contact hours.
Erikson Institute: 451 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654
Warmline: (888) 431-2229
erikson.edu/services/fussy-baby-network/

First Candle

Provides bereavement support to families who have lost a child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), miscarriage, or stillbirth. They offer online support groups for families, and a grief line for support over the phone. The website has important information on safe infant sleep, breastfeeding, and bereavement resources. They also offer safe sleep training programs for professionals.
Grief Line: (800) 221-7437
firstcandle.org

Moms2B

A weekly prenatal education and support program for pregnant women. Free transportation to the meeting, childcare, food, and additional incentives for attendance are included in the program. Any pregnant woman living in Franklin County is eligible.

  • Moms2B East
    Ohio State University Hospital East, Wallace Auditorium: 1441 Phale D. Hale Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43203
  • Moms2B Franklinton
    Mount Carmel West – Healthy Living Center: 777 West State Street, Building 2, Columbus, Ohio 43222
  • Moms2B Linden
    New Salem Baptist Church: 2956 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
  • Moms2B North
    Epworth United Methodist Church: 5100 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
  • Moms2B Southeast
    New Birth Christian Ministries: 3475 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232

(614) 292-1605
wexnermedical.osu.edu/moms2b

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Safe Sleep Practices

Find current recommendations for Safe Sleep Practices from the experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Learn more about safe sleep for you baby, tummy time, swaddling, safe sleep environments, and additional resources.
nationwidechildrens.org/safe-sleep

Ohio American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Safe Sleep

This printable handout has helpful information on safe sleep practices to reduce risk of Sudden Infant Death (SID/SUID).
ohioaap.org/SafeSleep/Families

Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Infant Safe Sleep Resources

Find important information on safe infant sleep practices, Ohio’s Safe Infant Sleep Law, and keeping babies safe. Resources include videos and printable handouts in multiple languages.
odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/maternal-infant-wellness/safe-sleep/safe-sleep

Safe Sleep Ohio

This is a helpful website for families in Central Ohio to help promote safe sleep and avoid infant death. The website includes safe sleep education videos and helpful hotlines. Use the website form to ask questions and get additional safe sleep resources from Franklin County Public Health.
safesleepohio.org

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