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Safe Sleep Saves Lives in Shawnee County | Topeka News
Shawnee County is tackling a heartbreaking crisis: alarmingly high infant mortality, especially among Black babies. To combat this, the Topeka Public Library hosted a powerful community baby shower focused on safe sleep education — teaching parents the ABCs: alone, back, and bare. New moms like Shayleigh Hatton found it life-changing, easing anxiety with practical tips and resources. Parents walked away armed with critical “don’ts” and tools like fitted blankets and portable cribs. The event highlights a stark racial gap — white infants die at 4.1 per 1,000 births, while Black infants face…
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