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Smoking During Pregnancy
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| According to MedHeadlines, Women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to babies with behavioral problems. more...
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Warns that Babies are Suffocating from Overstuffed Cribs
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| CPSC released its annual report on deaths and injuries related to nursery products for children under age five. In the report, the CPSC warned that too many infant deaths by suffocation are caused by too much soft bedding in the crib. more...
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Illinois Places Constitutional Referendum on the November ballot.
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| Illinois residents should be aware that once in every generation, Illinoisans have the opportunity to elect to authorize a constitutional convention to revamp the existing state charter. Read up...be aware....vote! more...
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Consumer Reports Warns Parents Against Using Pillows in the Crib.
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| Consumer Reports discourages the use of all stoft bedding in an infants sleep environment. Urging parents to remember "Bare is Best". more...
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New Parents Should Talk to Their Baby's Caregiver
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| Attached is an excellent article from About.com giving new parents some wonderful suggestions on talking with their childcare provider about Safe Sleep for their infant. more...
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Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Begins in Illinois
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Starting Monday, January 28 all newborns born at 14 Illinois hospitals will be tested for Cystic Fibrosis. All Illinois hospitals will follow later in the year. more...
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Deadly Danger: CPSC urges parents to not place infants on air mattresses
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| This is the season when homes fill up with gifts and guests. When traveling, parents may choose alternative sleeping environments for babies. more...
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SIDS Sake Winner Announced at Varak Oktoberfest Event
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| Congratulations to Teri Cross, winner of the 2008 SIDS Sake Raffle for the Toyota Prius car. Teri and her family have been active in SIDS of Illinois since her daughter, Michelle died in 1991. more...
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Limited Edition ISA Cookbooks
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| Over 540 Great Recipes! Order your cookbook now, donations will be made to Special Olympics and SIDS of Illinois.... more...
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8th Annual Collin Boyne SIDS Golf Open
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| Join Karen and Tim Boyne as they host their 8th Golf Open on Saturday, August 4, 2007 at Tamarack Golf Club. For non-golfers, there is Bunco in the afternoon and dinner in the evening. more...
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