In mid-2025, rumors spread online about the potential closure of the national campaign "Safe to Sleep," which educated ...

For three decades the NIH has led 'Safe to Sleep,' helping parents reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and ...

including the use of safe sleep environments.” As the NIH “undergoes structural changes,” Cernich added, the organization’s “leadership is actively reviewing how best to support the ...

She says the group will continue its efforts to educate parents on safe sleep recommendations, but it doesn't have anywhere near the funding needed to replace the resources that the NIH provided.