Comparing Children's Books to Brochures for Safe Sleep and Infant Reading Education During Prenatal Care
Sudden Unexplained Infant Death, Child Rearing, Literacy
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Sudden Unexplained Infant Death
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- confirmed viable pregnancy, with estimated gestational age (EGA) of at least 36 weeks at the baseline/enrollment prenatal visit,
- maternal age at least 16 years old,
- comfort speaking English during their visit and reviewing/comprehending study materials without a translator.
Exclusion Criteria:
Non-meeting the above.
Sites / Locations
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Safe Sleep Education
Infant Reading Education
Mothers in the intervention group will receive education on American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep recommendations using a specially-designed children's book (Sleep Baby, Safe and Snug). In addition, they will receive information on the importance of reading with their infant using a brochure created by the AAP.
Mothers in the control group will receive education on American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations on reading and talking to infants using a specially-designed children's book (Read Baby, Every Day). In addition, they will receive information on safe sleep using a brochure created by the AAP.