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Valley Children’s Earns National Infant Safe Sleep Certification

October 2, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Healthcare has earned Gold Certification through the Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program, receiving a five-year designation as a National Infant Safe Sleep Certified Hospital. Gold Certification – the highest level of recognition…

A pediatric resident at Valley Children's Hospital sits and smiles, with the words, "Ask a Doctor: What Are Your Top Tips for Safe Sleep?" behind her.

Ask a Doctor: What Are Your Top Tips for Safe Sleep?

October 29, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – October marks Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, and Dr. Carol Nader from Valley Children’s is offering her top safe sleep tips to help protect your little ones. “Like you, we want your babies to sleep…

United States Bans Crib Bumpers and Infant Inclined Sleepers

United States Bans Crib Bumpers and Infant Inclined Sleepers

May 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 18, 2022, the President signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act, which prohibits the manufacturing and sale of padded crib bumper pads and infant inclined sleepers, products which have known risks for entrapment and suffocation…