Sleep Safe,

Sleep Secure

Derrick Stone Safe Sleep’s mission is to eliminate the risk of sleep-related accidents by spreading awareness about the dangers of an unsafe sleep environment along with empowering caregivers with education and resources to protect their infant.

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Our Cause

Empowering caregivers of all ages & types

Join us to celebrate Derrick's life.

We did lots of tummy time to play and bond in the 2 months he was here.

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Back to Bed, Tummy to Play:
The Derrick Stone Safe Sleep Iniciative

Grandparents

"It has provided a safe sleep spot for my grandson to sleep and nap."

OUR BLOG

Caught up

I feel like I owe it to everyone to take a moment to be transparent. I'm not sure if people notice or if I'm overly anxious about how I may be perceived, but I have not been nearly as active and present. For at least the last year I have grown to become more aware of myself. My personal beliefs, habits, mindset, and attitude have caught up with me. The things I once considered safe are no longer protecting me, but instead tearing me apart from the inside out. I do want to tak

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Table Talk

It’s that time! We are all preparing to travel and visit our loved ones for the holidays. We can all get so caught up in preparing for the drive, the meal, the conversations. All of it is important to us. First, I want you to take a deep breath and remember that everything you need is within you. You are a great caregiver. You are capable. You have proved this to yourself time after time. We are all learning together. We are doing the best with what we have. Next, I want to b

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Jaxin’s Story

This is the last photo I took of Jaxin. Two weeks before his death. June 27-15 years ago right at this time, 5:00 am.I was picking up my daughter, Ashley from the side of the road. I had convinced her to pull over. She was sobbing so hard she couldn’t see to drive. We drove as fast as we could from Ansonia to Sidney. Terrified. It all started with a phone call a little before 5 am. Ashley was working two double shifts that weekend. 16 hour days. She was waking up to go to wor

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FAQs

Safe Sleep Guidelines

Find answers to common questions regarding safe sleep practices, creating a safe sleep environment, and understanding the risks associated with unsafe sleeping conditions.

Caregiver Education

Learn about the educational resources available to empower caregivers with the knowledge and skills to ensure their infant's safe sleep.

Risk Factors

Discover the various risk factors associated with unsafe sleep environments and how to mitigate these risks to protect your infant.

Support & Resources

Access a comprehensive guide to support and resources aimed at promoting safe sleep practices and creating a secure sleep environment for infants.

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Explore ways to get involved in our mission to promote safe sleep and protect infants from the dangers of unsafe sleep environments.

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Reach out to our team for any inquiries, feedback, or assistance in promoting safe sleep practices and creating a safe sleep environment for infants.

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Have any questions or feedback? Feel free to reach out to us using the form below. Your support and engagement are crucial in advancing our mission to ensure every infant's safe sleep.

Safe sleep is the best sleep

Sleep Safe,

Sleep Secure

Back to Bed, Tummy to Play: The Derrick Stone Safe Sleep Iniciative

OUR BLOG

Caught up

Table Talk

Jaxin’s Story

FAQs

Safe Sleep Guidelines

Caregiver Education

Risk Factors

Support & Resources

Get Involved

Contact Us

CONTACT US

Back to Bed, Tummy to Play:
The Derrick Stone Safe Sleep Iniciative