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Smoking During Pregnancy March 19, 2008

According to MedHeadlines, Women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to babies with behavioral problems.   more...

Consumer Product Safety Commission Warns that Babies are Suffocating from Overstuffed Cribs March 03, 2008

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...

Illinois Places Constitutional Referendum on the November ballot. February 08, 2008

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...

Consumer Reports Warns Parents Against Using Pillows in the Crib. February 07, 2008

Consumer Reports discourages the use of all stoft bedding in an infants sleep environment. Urging parents to remember "Bare is Best".   more...

New Parents Should Talk to Their Baby's Caregiver January 14, 2008

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...

Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Begins in Illinois January 10, 2008

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...

Deadly Danger: CPSC urges parents to not place infants on air mattresses December 19, 2007

This is the season when homes fill up with gifts and guests. When traveling, parents may choose alternative sleeping environments for babies.   more...

SIDS Sake Winner Announced at Varak Oktoberfest Event September 29, 2007

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...

Limited Edition ISA Cookbooks September 24, 2007

Over 540 Great Recipes! Order your cookbook now, donations will be made to Special Olympics and SIDS of Illinois....   more...

SIDS of Illinois participates with the CJ Foundation in their innovative Center Without Walls. April 12, 2007

SIDS of Illinois will be giving monies allocated for SIDS Research to the CJ Foundation for SIDS in order to determine the cause of SIDS, develop tests to diagnose and identify living infants at risk and develop a terapeutic intervention to prevent infants from dying.   more...

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