Safe Sleep Saves Lives in Shawnee County | Topeka News

Shawnee County is tackling a heartbreaking crisis: alarmingly high infant mortality, especially among Black babies. To combat this, the Topeka Public Library hosted a powerful community baby shower focused on safe sleep education — teaching parents the ABCs: alone, back, and bare. New moms like Shayleigh Hatton found it life-changing, easing anxiety with practical tips and resources. Parents walked away armed with critical “don’ts” and tools like fitted blankets and portable cribs. The event highlights a stark racial gap — white infants die at 4.1 per 1,000 births, while Black infants face 26.4 — underscoring why education is vital. This isn’t just a shower — it’s a lifeline for safer beginnings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b87e742086f515e5