Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin www.chawisconsin.org This packet contains the materials and resources for Newborn Nests. The following documents are in this packet: o Newborn Nest one page overview o Newborn Nest assembly instructions o Newborn Nest tip sheet o Newborn Nest frequently asked questions o How to conduct pre and post tests for professionals working with families o Newborn Nest follow-up checklist for families If you have any questions contact Amanda Bagin at [email protected]Newborn Nest materials packet
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Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin www.chawisconsin.org
This packet contains the materials and resources for Newborn Nests. The following documents are in
this packet:
o Newborn Nest one page overview
o Newborn Nest assembly instructions
o Newborn Nest tip sheet
o Newborn Nest frequently asked questions
o How to conduct pre and post tests for professionals working with families
Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin www.chawisconsin.org
Each week, at least one Wisconsin infant dies in an unsafe sleep environment. In
order to address this preventable tragedy, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin has created a pilot project to distribute Newborn Nests (otherwise known as baby boxes).
Families engaged in home visiting services through Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin will be offered a Newborn Nest if they are pregnant and/or have an infant younger than 30 days old. The pilot will be evaluated to measure change in behavior, attitudes
of staff and families served and utilization of the Newborn Nest.
Why a Newborn Nest Alternatives to the traditional crib have been around for a very long time, such as a drawer or wash basket, and were
used to meet the needs of families. These alternatives allow for sleeping near their baby while keeping him/her
safe. Today, a common crib alternative is the Pack N Play; however space often remains an issue.
Although there is not any research in the United States on Newborn Nests, research from other countries is promising.
In 1937 Finland had an extremely high infant mortality rate of 65 deaths for every 1,000 births. The government passed the Maternity Grants Act to help decrease the high
rate. Originally for families in poverty, the grant provided every newborn infant with the basics so that he or she
would have the same start and chance at life as other infants in higher economic classes. The program now gives
every baby a box, no matter what economic class. The kit includes a box for the baby to sleep in along with other necessities such as clothes, diapers, etc. Once Finland’s babies started sleeping in boxes, their infant mortality
rates dropped to 3.38 deaths for every 1,000 births.
Highlights of a Newborn Nest Used for baby’s first few months of life, allowing baby to establish sleep
behavior by sharing a room but not a bed.
Lightweight and compact, making it easy to move around the house. Portable and can be taken to other places, such as grandma’s house or
childcare provider, to ensure baby always has a safe place to sleep.
Newborn Nests
Each Newborn Nest kit contains:
Unassembled box
Unassembled lid
Mattress
2 sheets (in plastic bag)
Sleep baby safe and snug book
Liability waiver
Pacifier
Clear plastic bag
Ribbon
Label
You will need to select a sleep sack from the supply in your office
Video on assembling Newborn Nest lid: https://vimeo.com/140472690
Video on assembling Newborn Nest box: https://vimeo.com/140472689