Missouri CTF (@missouriCTF) does good work, so check out their new DVD!
PS Let's hope the observation on the CTF site that the "DVD will satisfy State Statute 191.748 RSMo that requires all delivering hospitals to offer information to new parents about the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)" doesn't give rise to the notion that all that's needed is to offer the DVD to parents on their way out of the hospital.
There's a number of reasons why hospital based education, not hospital based distribution, works; not least among them is the fact that the hospital is the last organized experience many new parents will have for months.
Everything changes when they get home, and whether a brochure or a DVD is offered, there's a good chance that it will tucked away for the trip home and put aside until far in the future...
New Prevention DVD Released to Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome and SIDS Newborn and Childbirth Programs Across Missouri to Utilize Materials
The Children's Trust Fund of Missouri (CTF) recently announced the availability of its new DVD entitled Never Shake: Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep for your Baby.
The DVD will be distributed to all Missouri hospitals to incorporate into their newborn and childbirth programs. “This DVD addresses two major issues related to keeping babies and children safe,” said Patrice Mugg, CTF chair. “We are happy to provide this DVD and are appreciative to those who helped create it.”
The DVD includes English and Spanish versions of the videos. It was funded in part by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).
The DVD includes the most current information about the dangers of shaking and abusive head trauma. An additional chapter on safe sleep provides information to prevent the ever increasing issue of infants being injured or dying in unsafe sleep environments.
The DVD will satisfy State Statute 191.748 RSMo that requires all delivering hospitals to offer information to new parents about the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS).
“We must increase awareness in the state about what a safe sleep environment is” said Department of Health and Senior Services Director Margaret Donnelly. “Babies should sleep alone, on their backs, in a safe crib. We hope the DVD is a valuable resource for new parents on safe sleep practices and will have a positive impact on the health and safety of our youngest Missourians.”
The DVD will be available at no cost for Missouri hospitals, child care providers, safe crib programs, schools and other child serving agencies to use as an educational tool to share with new parents and other caregivers.
The videos will help increase awareness about how new parents and caregivers can keep children safe by gaining knowledge, reducing their stress levels and providing safe sleep areas.
“Parents truly want the best for their babies,” said Kirk Schreiber, CTF executive director. “The more knowledge they have, the better choices they can make to prevent injury.”
The Children's Trust Fund, Missouri's Foundation for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, provides grant distribution, education and awareness. CTF does not receive general revenue funding, but receives funding from general donations, specialty license plate sales, marriage licenses and vital records fees, state income tax check-off, a federal grant and interest on the fund.
For additional information or to inquire about obtaining a DVD visit www.ctf4kids.org.
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