by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
RILEY COUNTY - On Saturday, June 3rd, the Riley County Health Department will host the second annual Community Baby Shower from 9:00 am to 11:30am.
The event will be held at the Family and Child Resource Center at Claflin Ave, enter at the east entrance of the building.
The event will be held rain or shine, registration is not required but is highly recommended.
Families completing the safe sleep training may receive a safe sleep bundle while supplies last.
A safe sleep bundle includes a pack and play, safe sleep sack and a pacifier.
The Safe Sleep training and resources will be available in both English and Spanish at the event.
Resources available during the event are intended for families of infants and children up to 12 months of age.
Registration can be done by calling 785-776-4779 ext. 7621 or filling out the online registration forms:
Registration forms in ENGLISH at https://pdf.ac/15UMBJ
Registration forms in SPANISH at https://pdf.ac/2nnKJL
Note - registration forms are filled out on PDF filler. They are easier to complete on a computer but can also be filled out on a mobile device.
Partners from across the community will be on hand with additional parenting resources and educational materials.
“Educating the community on safe sleep is a priority for the Maternal and Child Health program,” said Breva Spencer, Maternal and Child Health Supervisor. “Based off last year’s Community Baby Shower data, the event was a success as there were statistically significant changes in participants’ intention to sleep their baby on their back after the event. Additionally, there was a higher than usual increase in knowledge of local resources for tobacco cessation and breastfeeding. We hope the event will bring education and awareness and decrease sleep-related deaths in Riley County by providing safe sleep bundles to the community.”
A grant from the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation has made it possible for the Riley County Health Department to host this event.